Warrior Saints of the Silk Road

Warrior Saints of the Silk Road
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 9789004384279
ISBN-13 : 9004384278
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Book Synopsis Warrior Saints of the Silk Road by : Jeff Eden

Download or read book Warrior Saints of the Silk Road written by Jeff Eden and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For generations, Central Asian Muslims have told legends of medieval rulers who waged war, died in battle, and achieved sainthood. Among the Uyghurs of East Turkistan (present-day Xinjiang, China), some of the most beloved legends tell of the warrior-saint Satuq Bughra Khan and his descendants, the rulers of the Qarakhanid dynasty. To this day, these tales are recited at the saints' shrines and retold on any occasion. Warrior Saints of the Silk Road introduces this rich literary tradition, presenting the first complete English translation of the Qarakhanid narrative cycle along with an accessible commentary. At once mesmerizing, moving, and disturbing, these legends are essential texts in Central Asia's religious heritage as well as fine, enduring works of mystical literature.


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