The image of Muslims and Islam in Christian Ethiopic hagiographies written in Gə‘əz
The image of Muslims and Islam in Christian Ethiopic hagiographies written in Gə‘əz
Author(s): Marcin KrawczukSubject(s): Islam studies, Comparative Studies of Religion, Other Language Literature, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Biblical studies, Philology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Hagiography; Ethiopian Islam; stereotype; Christian-Muslim relations; Ethiopia; Ethiopic language
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to reconstruct the image of Muslims and Islam in the Ethiopic hagiographical texts written in the Ethiopic (Gə‘əz) language. On the basis of ca. 20 texts (both edited and remaining in manuscripts) the author surveys how various themes related to Muslims and Islam are present in this genre of Ethiopic literature and what literary purpose they serve. These themes include: economic activities of Muslims, comparing them to Biblical figures, their conversion to Christianity or associating them with Satanic forces. Additionally the article offers a comprehensive overview of Ge’ez terms which are used in reference to the adherents of the Muslim faith.
Journal: Studies in African Languages and Cultures
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 53
- Page Range: 91-116
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English
