The Garden and the Fire : : Heaven and Hell in Islamic Culture /

The Garden and the Fire : : Heaven and Hell in Islamic Culture / / Nerina Rustomji.

Islamic conceptions of heaven and hell began in the seventh century as an early doctrinal innovation, but by the twelfth century, these notions had evolved into a highly formalized ideal of perfection. In tracking this transformation, Nerina Rustomji reveals the distinct material culture and aesthet...

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Rustomji, Nerina,
Place / Publishing House:New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [2008]
©2008
Year of Publication:2008
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (240 p.) :; 13 illus.
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • List of Illustrations
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Garden, the Fire, and Islamic Origins
  • 2. Visions of the Afterworld
  • 3. Material Culture and an Islamic Ethic
  • 4. Otherworldly Landscapes and Earthly Realities
  • 5. Humanity, Servants, and Companions
  • 6. Individualized Gardens and Expanding Fires
  • 7. Legacy of Gardens
  • Epilogue
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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