Emotion in Christian and Islamic Contemplative Texts, 1100-1250: Cry of the Turtledove

This book explores the comparative study of emotion in Arabic Islamic and English Christian contemplative texts from 1110-1250, arguing for a global perspective and modifying narratives on the history of emotions. It examines the dialogic encounters between Muhyddin Ibn 'Arabi, 'Umar Ibn al-Fārid, Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtarī, Ancrene Wisse, and the Wooing Group, investigating the paradigms of love, the (dis)embodied language of affect, and the affective semiotics of absence and secrecy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into a comparative analysis of emotion in Arabic Islamic and English Christian contemplative texts, spanning the period from c. 1110 to 1250. By advocating for the integration of medieval English devotional texts within a broader global context, A.S. Lazikani aims to challenge and reshape prevailing narratives regarding the history of emotions. Spanning eight chapters, the book explores the rich dialogic encounters that arise through the comparative readings of influential figures such as Muhyddin Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240), 'Umar Ibn al-Fārid (1181-1235), Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtarī (d. 1269), Ancrene Wisse (c. 1225), and the Wooing Group (c. 1225). Through meticulous investigation, Lazikani uncovers the intricate interplay between the two paradigms of love—found in the figure of Jesus and the image of the heart—as well as the (dis)embodied language of affect, the affective semiotics of absence and secrecy. By demonstrating the interconnectedness between the religious traditions of early Christianity and Islam, this groundbreaking work contributes significantly to the growing interest in 'globalization in medieval studies.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 153 x 218 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030599232
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021