| Author |
Haines, Charles Reginald |
| Title |
Christianity and Islam in Spain, A.D. 756-1031
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Christianity and Islam in Spain, A.D. 756-1031" by Charles Reginald Haines is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the interactions, conflicts, and transformations between Christianity and Islam during a significant period in Spanish history, focusing on the dynamics following the Arab invasion. It delves into the socio-political and religious contexts of the time, aiming to present a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of religious life in Spain from the 8th to the 11th centuries. The beginning of the book introduces the historical backdrop of Spain leading up to the Arab invasion, highlighting the weakened state of the Visigothic rulers and the onset of the Saracen threat. Haines describes the initial easy conquest of Spain by the Arab forces and provides context regarding the condition of Christianity prior to this period, noting the coexistence of various religious factions, including Arian Christians and Jews. The narrative outlines the shift in power dynamics and the establishment of Islamic governance, which yielded both conflict and cooperation between the Christian and Muslim populations, setting the stage for the following chapters that explore these themes in greater depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| Subject |
Christianity -- Spain
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| Subject |
Christian martyrs -- Spain
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| Subject |
Islam -- Spain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15262 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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