Jews and Islamic Law in Early 20th-Century Yemen (Sephardi and

Jews and Islamic Law in Early 20th-Century Yemen (Sephardi and Mizrahi Studies)

In early 20th-century Yemen, a sizable Jewish population was subject to sumptuary laws and social restrictions. Jews regularly came into contact with Islamic courts and Muslim jurists, by choice and by necessity, became embroiled in the most intimate details of their Jewish neighborsâ‚¬ lives. Mark S. Wagner draws on autobiographical writings to study the careers of three Jewish intermediaries who used their knowledge of Islamic law to manipulate the shariâ‚¬Ëœa for their own benefit and for the good of their community. The result is a fresh perspective on the place of religious minorities in Muslim societies.
Country USA
Brand Indiana University Press
Manufacturer Indiana University Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2014-11-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780253014870

Jews and Islamic Law in Early 20th-Century Yemen (Sephardi and Mizrahi Studies)