The image of Muslims and Islam in Christian Ethiopic hagiographies written in Gə‘əz

• Authors: Krawczuk Marcin
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

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 anuscripts) 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 the satanic forces. Additionally, the article offers a comprehensive overview of the Ge’ez terms which are used in reference to the adherents of the Muslim faith.

Keywords

EN

Hagiography; Ethiopian Islam; stereotype; Christian-Muslim relations; Ethiopia; Ethiopic language

• Publisher: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
• Journal: Studies in African Languages and Cultures
• Year: 2019
• Issue: 53
• Pages: 91-116

Dates

published

2019-12-13

Contributors

author

Krawczuk Marcin

• University of Warsaw

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