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Pozitivní reprezentace muslimů v Kastilii 13. století
The Positive Representations of Muslims in Castile in the 13th Century

Author(s): David De Pablo
Subject(s): History, Middle Ages, Theology and Religion, Islam studies, 13th to 14th Centuries
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze - Fakulta humanitních studií
Keywords: positive representations; Muslims; otherness; Castile; 13th century

Summary/Abstract: The representations of Muslims in medieval Castile have generally been interpreted under a pejorative connotation, in which Christians identified the other as inferior or as negative (bad, sinful, etc.). However, in this particular case, the 13th-century sources show that, although less frequent, there were also positive representations of the Muslims who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula. This article delves into the creation, purpose, and temporal aspects of representations. It explores the positive applications of these representations and, most importantly, examines how they are articulated within the broader representational framework of the "other." This analysis contributes to theoretical discussions on otherness, specifically addressing whether the manifestation of the other to the self leads to a potential loss of their alterity.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 31-56
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: English
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