Stories of the prophets
illustrated manuscripts of Qiṣaṣ al-anbiyā /̓
Our rough guess is there are 62,000 words in this book.
At a pace averaging 250 words per minute, this book will take 4 hours and 8 minutes to read. With a half hour per day, this will take 8 days to read.
How long will it take you?
This book will take an estimated to read at a reading speed averaging words per minute. With 30 minutes per day, this will take to read.
Enter your reading speedYou can take one of our WPM reading speed tests to find your reading speed.
Create a free account to track your reading progress, build your reading list, and set reading goals.
We earn a commission on purchases
Contributions
- Rührdanz, Karin. - Contributor
- Schmitz, Barbara. - Contributor
Publication
1998 - Mazda Publishers, Costa Mesa, Calif, California
Language
English
Description
"This volume presents a detailed iconographic and stylistic study of a group of profusely illustrated manuscripts, from 1570's-80's. This group comprises 21 copies of three Persian texts, all entitled Stories of the Prophets. The lives and deeds of mostly biblical figures, considered by Muslims as prophets, are mentioned briefly in the Koran. They are then developed and enlarged upon in the writings of religious scholars, historians, sufi poets, and popular storytellers. The variation of literary details reflect the differences between Muslim religious trends and the debts of Islamic thinking and art, to pre-Islamic traditions and the syncretism of these various traditions with Islamic theology."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Topics
Series Statement
- Islamic art and architecture series ;
Other Editions
- Stories of the prophets: illustrated manuscripts of Qiṣaṣ al-anbiyā /̓
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet for this book.
Be the first to share your thoughts!