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OverviewIn Majd al-Din al-Firuzabadi (1329-1415): A Polymath on the Eve of the Early Modern Period, Vivian Strotmann provides a detailed reconstruction of the famous lexicographer's and travelling scholar's life and works. The 'author of the Qamus al-muhit' is widely known for his Arabic lexicon, which overshadows the astounding breadth of his writing. This polymathic aspect is elucidated through detailed reconstruction of al-Firuzabadi's corpus, including examination of works that were considered lost and misapprehensions concerning ascriptions of authorship. Through minute analysis of biographical sources, the book shows al-Firuzabadi's development as a scholar, his central role in the defence of Ibn al-'Arabi's teachings and thereby his importance as a powerful intellectual in Timurid times and for developments during the Early Modern Period. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vivian StrotmannPublisher: Brill Imprint: Brill Volume: 121 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.605kg ISBN: 9789004305397ISBN 10: 9004305394 Pages: 298 Publication Date: 22 October 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews... Strotmann's work represents the first monographic study on al-Firuzabadi and the most successful and comprehensive effort ever undertaken to create the complete portrait of this great Islamic scholar, encompassing his biography and oeuvre, his intellectual network of masters and students, his relationship with political power, and his religious thought, thus establishing itself as the essential reference for any future investigation on the man, his ideas, and his written work. - Giovanni Maria Martini, University of Bonn, in: Al-Abhath 62-63 (2014-2015) Author InformationVivian Strotmann studied English and Middle Eastern Studies in Bochum and Maynooth. She taught in and outside of university and worked as Editorial Assistant to The World of Islam. She now holds the position of Managing Editor of Entangled Religions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |