scholarly journals The 12th century seismic paroxysmin the Middle East: a historical perspective

2009 ◽  
Vol 47 (2-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. N. Ambraseys
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
12Th Century

scholarly journals Sacred Place and Sacred Time in the Medieval Islamic Middle East: A Historical Perspective, by Daniella Talmon-Heller.

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hagit Nol
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Sacred Place ◽  
Islamic History

Sacred Place and Sacred Time in the Medieval Islamic Middle East: A Historical Perspective, by Daniella Talmon-Heller. Edinburgh Studies in Classical Islamic History and Culture, Edinburgh University Press, 2020. 279pp., 28 illustrations, 1 additional map, index. Hb. £80. ISBN-13: 9781474460965.

Shia Influence in the Axiology of Malay Culture

Cultura ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-119
Author(s):  
Mohd Faizal Bin MUSA
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Classical Literature ◽  
Religious Texts ◽  
Cultural Events

Abstract: Over the years, there are various research on cultural development seen from socio-historical perspective. The uniqueness of Islam in Malay region as it is diverse and open to outside influences is important to be look at; as it differs greatly from “the Islam” that have been practiced in the Middle East. Based on the discussions, the ulemas or Muslim clerics of this region and the Malays themselves have already practiced the supra-madhhab model as proposed by many contemporary scholars. Using Shia influences in the Malay culture, this paper attempt to show how sectarianism within Islam was never entertained by the Muslims in this region. In fact, Shi’ism was so embedded in Malay culture. Although being dominated by Sunnism, most of the Shia doctrines and pillars were widely accepted and embraced. The axiology of Shi’ism in Malay culture reflected in many religious texts, classical literature and cultural events. However, as sectarianism rising in this region, the Shia influence and its axiology slowly eroded and were victimized by unnecessary foreign interventions.

scholarly journals Can we Depend on Sunshine for Vitamin D? A mini review and historical perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirti Mohan Marya
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Sunlight Exposure

Worldwide studies have confirmed that vast population globally is suffering from vitamin D deficiency that can be linked to not only calcium and bone metabolic disorders, but also to diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Traditionally, inadequate sunlight exposure was implicated in Vitamin D deficiency. However recent studies from the Middle East and other countries suggest the contrary and thus unreliable. Test based diagnostics remain the most desirable way to prevent and treat Vitamin D deficiency rather than relying on sunshine.

scholarly journals Ambrosius of Heiligenkreuz as a Reader of the Vita Severini – A Contribution to the Reception of Eugippius

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-58
Author(s):  
Martin Wagendorfer
Keyword(s):  
Historical Perspective ◽  
National Library ◽  
14Th Century ◽  
12Th Century

This paper identifies the author of the conscious reading marking and marginalia for the Vita S. Severini of Eugippius in two late-12th-century manuscripts from the Heiligenkreuz scriptorium (Heiligenkreuz, Cod. 11 and Vienna, Austrian National Library, cvp. 416) as the Heiligenkreuz monk and Dr. of Decretals Ambrosius, whom the relevant sources verify for the period around 1305/1317. This makes for a rare example of reception of the Vita Severini in 14th century, a time at which the Vita was little known. Further, an assessment of the glosses reveals that a research position that has been widely-held up to now – namely, that the Vita Severini – was of interest not as regards Severin the saint but primarily from an antiquarian and historical perspective or for political and propagandistic reasons (Lorcher Fabel!) – must be called into question.

scholarly journals Ceramics of the Middle East from the Excavation of the Eski-Kermen Site

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 68-82
Author(s):  
Irina Teslenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Art History ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
13Th Century ◽  
Local Elites ◽  
12Th Century ◽  
The Crimea

Introduction. Three exemplars of Middle Eastern fritware of the 12th–13th centuries, which were first discovered on the territory of a Byzantine town on the Eski-Kermen plateau during the excavations in 2018 and 2019, are presented in the article. They belong to the three different decorative groups, which had not been found in the Crimea before and are rather rare in the archaeological sites of Eastern Europe in general. Methods. The methods of archaeology and art history are involved in the study. First of all these are a stratigraphic method for the chronology of the contexts and artifacts, as well as a comparative method to identify the origin of finds. Analysis. The vessels under study belong to different decorative and stylistic groups of oriental ceramics. The plate and one jug find parallels among the products of the Raqqa workshops from the first half to mid 12th century and late 12th to mid 13th century. Another jug most likely comes from Iran and can be dated to the 12th–13th centuries. Results. These kinds of vessels were not very common outside the region of their production. At least we have very little information about these facts now. So the finds from Eski-Kermen are important for expanding the area of distribution of these types of fritwares. In addition, their presence in a small provincial Byzantine town indicates the residence there in the 12th–13th centuries of the local elites, who could get and own such expensive and quite rare things.

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