The Case of the Animals Versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 22 by Goodman, Lenn E.

The Case of the Animals Versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 22

This is a new English translation of a classic of medieval Islamic learning, which illuminates the intellectual...
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The Case of the Animals Versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 22 by Goodman, Lenn E.

The Case of the Animals Versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 22

$465.48

The Case of the Animals Versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 22

$465.48
Author: Lenn E. Goodman
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
This is a new English translation of a classic of medieval Islamic learning, which illuminates the intellectual debates of its age and speaks vividly to the concerns of our own. It is the most famous work of the Brethren of Purity, a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Basra and Baghdad. In this rich allegorical fable the exploited and oppressed animals pursue a case against humanity. They are granted the gift of speech and presented as subjects with views and interests of their own. Over the course of the hearing they rebuke and criticise human weakness, deny man's superiority, and make powerful demands for greater justice and respect for animals. This sophisticated moral allegory combines elements of satire with a thought-provoking thesis on animal welfare. Goodman and McGregory accompany their translation with an introduction and annotations that explore the rich historical and cultural context to the work.


Author: Lenn E. Goodman
Publisher: OUP in Association with the Institute of Isma
Published: 04/19/2010
Pages: 696
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.40w x 1.90d
ISBN: 9780199580163

About the Author

Lenn E. Goodman is Professor of Philosophy and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Richard McGregor is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Islamic Studies at Vanderbilt University.



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