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Muhammad And The Golden Bough: Reconstructing Arabian Myth
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Now In Paperback!Muhammad And The Golden Boughreconstructing Arabic Mythjaroslav Stetkevychconnects Preislamic Arabian Myth To World Mythic Traditions.A Choice Outstanding Academic BookStetkevych Succeeds Brilliantly In Reconstructing The Myth Of The Destruction Of The Thamud, An Ancient People Of North Arabia. . . . This Book Will Add A New Dimension To The Study Of Near Eastern And Mediterranean Myth And Legend. ChoiceStetkevych'S Critical And Wideranging Perspective Reveals A Wealth Of Insights. This Book Is Must Reading For Everyone In The Field Of Religion And One Of The Most Important Works In Recent Years. Religious Studies ReviewThe Graceful Writing, Interdisciplinary Scope, And Hermeneutical Depth Should Make It Compelling Reading For Those Interested In The Mythos Of Arabia Before And At The Birth Of Islam And In Comparable Myths In Neighboring Civilizations. Mesa BulletinIt Opens Up New Dimensions Of How To Think About, How To Study, How To See Interrelationships In The Ancient Arabian World And Their Connections With The Mediterranean World In General. . . . A Stunning Piece Of Work. Chronicle Of Higher Educationthrough Its Development Of A Methodology For Analyzing The Mythic And Folkloric Traditions Of Preislamic Arabia And The Process Of Their Incorporation Into Islamic Myth And Qur'Anic Texts, Muhammad And The Golden Bough Offers Compelling Insights For Students Of Islam, Comparative Religion, And Cultural Anthropology. By Linking Arabic Myth With A Broad Range Of Ancient And Classical Textsincluding Gilgamesh, Homer, And The Hebrew Biblethe Book Makes A Provocative Contribution To Biblical And Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Classics, And Comparative Literature.Jaroslav Stetkevych Is Professor Emeritus Of Arabic Literature At The University Of Chicago. He Is Author Of The Modern Arabic Literary Language: Lexical And Stylistic Developments And The Zephyrs Of Najd: The Poetics Of Nostalgia In The Classical Arabic Nasib. His Articles On Classical And Modern Arabic Literature Have Appeared In Spanish, English, Arabic, And Ukrainian.Contentsintroduction: Reclaiming Arabian Myththe Textual Puzzlethe Thamudic Backdrop To The Puzzlethe First Answer To The Puzzle: The Raid On Tabukthe Totem And The Taboopoeticizing The Thamuddemythologizing The Thamudthe Screamthe Arabian Golden Bough And Kindred Branches: Frazer, Vergil, Homer, And Gilgameshconclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough'? A: The book connects pre-Islamic Arabian myth to world mythic traditions, offering insights into the myth of the Thamud and its implications for understanding Near Eastern and Mediterranean mythology.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough'? A: The author is Jaroslav Stetkevych, a Professor Emeritus of Arabic Literature at the University of Chicago.
- Q: When was 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough' published? A: 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough' was published on June 22, 2000.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough' have? A: 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough' contains 184 pages.
- Q: Is 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough' suitable for students of religion? A: Yes, the book is highly recommended for students of Islam, comparative religion, and cultural anthropology due to its in-depth analysis of mythic and folkloric traditions.
- Q: Does the book discuss the incorporation of pre-Islamic myths into Islamic texts? A: Yes, it analyzes how pre-Islamic Arabian myths were incorporated into Islamic mythology and Qur'anic texts.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough' received? A: The book has been recognized as a Choice Outstanding Academic Book and has received praise for its insights and interdisciplinary approach from various academic sources.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough'? A: The writing is described as graceful and interdisciplinary, making it compelling for readers interested in ancient Arabian myths.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in 'Muhammad and the Golden Bough'? A: Key themes include the reconstruction of Arabian myth, the connections between Arabian and Mediterranean myths, and the critical examination of the Thamudic narrative.