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Early Orientalism

Imagined Islam and the Notion of Sublime Power

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Focusing on the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, this book explores Christian perceptions of the Muslim Middle East during a time of significant debate about divine and human power in the West. It delves into the historical evolution of western notions about Islam, highlighting both scholarly and popular interests in these images. Through this investigation, it sheds light on the complex interactions between Christianity and Islam during a transformative period in history.

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Early Orientalism, Ivan Kalmar

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2011
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Title
Early Orientalism
Subtitle
Imagined Islam and the Notion of Sublime Power
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English
Publisher
Routledge
Released
2011
Format
Hardcover
Pages
178
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9780415782760
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Focusing on the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, this book explores Christian perceptions of the Muslim Middle East during a time of significant debate about divine and human power in the West. It delves into the historical evolution of western notions about Islam, highlighting both scholarly and popular interests in these images. Through this investigation, it sheds light on the complex interactions between Christianity and Islam during a transformative period in history.