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In this extraordinary study, D. A. Spellberg examines the life of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, Muhammad's most beloved and controversial wife, and a central figure in Islamic cultural history. Instead of employing the traditional chronological technique of the biographer, however, Spellberg uses 'A'isha as a lens through which to examine the place of women in Islamic societies.
Price: $37.00
Pages: 243
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Publication Date:
13 June 1996
ISBN: 9780231079990
Format: Paperback
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The book is a rare treat. Well researched and well written, it approaches the issue of Islamic biography from a fresh and engaging perspective.... An exciting contribution to the developing body of literature identified under the general but changing rubric of feminist.
D. A. Spellberg is associate professor of history and Middle Eastern studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
Preface and Acknowledgments
1. Approaches to the Study of a Legacy: An Introduction
2. Priveledges and Problems: The Shaping of 'A'isha's Historical Persona
3. The Accusation of Adultery and Communal Debate
4. Gender and the Politics of Succession
5. The Politics of Praise: 'A'isha and the Development of Islamic Female Ideals
6. The Last Word: A Note in Conclusion
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Illustrations