A learned society in a period of transition: The sunni ulama of 11th century Baghdad/
Daphna Ephrat
- Albany: State University of New York Press, 2000.
- 229 p.
Introduction The Framework of Inquiry Institutionalization and Social Change The 'Ulama' and the Problem of Self-Presentation A Note on the Sources Chapter 1. The City The Coming of the Turks The Appearance of the Madrasa Chapter 2. Formation The Baghdadi 'Ulama' and Worldwide Scholarly Networks From Journeys to Schools Chapter 3. Learning Travel and Worldwide Scholarly Connections Patterns and Frameworks of Study Chapter 4. Forms of Social Affiliation The Halqa The Madhhab Chapter 5. Mechanisims of Inclusion and Exclusion Membership Entry to the Ranks of the 'Ulama' Founding a School: Career Options Career Patterns Accession to Teaching Positions Chapter 6. Place and Role in the Public Sphere The Religious Elite and the Ruling Authorities The Madhahib as Social Solidarity Groups Pious and Charismatic Leaders
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Ulama -- Iraq -- Baghdad -- History. Religious institutions -- Iraq -- Baghdad -- History. Islam -- Study and teaching -- Iraq -- Baghdad -- History.