Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past

The Legacy of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr

D. A. Spellberg

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English

Columbia University Press
13 June 1996

Religion & beliefs; Islam; Gender studies: women; Islamic studies

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.

By: D. A. Spellberg
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9780231079990
ISBN 10: 0231079990
Pages: 243
Publication Date: 13 June 1996
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

D. A. Spellberg is associate professor of history and Middle Eastern studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

Reviews for Politics, Gender, and the Islamic Past: The Legacy of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr

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. International Journal of Middle East Studies