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Hajj : journey to the heart of Islam
- Title
- Hajj : journey to the heart of Islam / edited by Venetia Porter, with M.A.S. Abdel Haleem ... [et al.].
- Publication
- Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2012.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 16-108 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- 288 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps; 28 cm.
- Summary
- This fascinating book pulls together many strands of Hajj, its rituals, history, and modern manifestations. Travel was once a hazardous gamble, yet devoted Muslims undertook the journey to Makkah, documenting their experiences in manuscripts, wall paintings, and early photographs, many of which are presented here.
- Subjects
- Note
- "This publication accompanies the exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam at the British Museum from 26 January to 15 April 2012."
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Introduction : Pilgrimage: why do they do it? / Karen Armstrong -- The importance of Hajj: spirit and rituals / M.A.S. Abdel Haleem -- Journey to Mecca: a history / Hugh Kennedy -- Journey to Mecca: a history (Part 2) / Robert Irwin -- Hajj after 1950 / Ziauddin Sardar -- The modern art of Hajj / Venetia Porter -- Textiles of the Mecca and Medina / Venetia Porter.
- Call Number
- JFF 16-108
- ISBN
- 0674062183 (cloth)
- 9780674062184 (cloth)
- LCCN
- 2011045674
- OCLC
- 709670348
- Title
- Hajj : journey to the heart of Islam / edited by Venetia Porter, with M.A.S. Abdel Haleem ... [et al.].
- Imprint
- Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2012.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Added Author
- Porter, Venetia.Abdel Haleem, M. A.
- Research Call Number
- JFF 16-108