Résistance et dévotion: Anciens sanctuair by Virginie Prevost PAPERBACK (FRENCH)

Name: Résistance et dévotion: Anciens sanctuair by Virginie Prevost PAPERBACK (FRENCH)
Brand: BILNAS - British Institute for Libyan & Northern A

BILNAS - British Institute for Libyan & Northern A

A volume presents a detailed study of the memory of ancient mosques in Djerba, with a well-illustrated corpus of 48 buildings to build the history of the Ibadites and their struggle for the preservation of their identity. The main source is Rasa\u2019il d\u2019al-?ilati (m. 1099/1688-1689), which demonstrates the importance of piety and study to these people. The very strong presence of religion is felt in the multiplicity of places of prayer and in the sacred meshwork of the island which al-?ilati demonstrates. At any time, in any place, whether it be by the tomb of a prestigious scholar, a small prayer square or a mosque, religion and respect for the ancestors are remembered by the faithful. An analysis of the buildings shows their particular infrastructure, with a defensive nature (buttresses,\n\nR\u00E9sistance et d\u00E9votion\nAnciens sanctuaires ibadites de Djerba\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked;