Latin and Arabic
Latin and Arabic by DANIEL G. KONIG, published by Creative Media Partners, LLC on October 9, 2020, is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic significance of Latin and Arabic throughout history. This edition spans 290 pages and is presented in English, examining how these languages have shaped cultural and intellectual landscapes in the Euromediterranean region since Antiquity. The book delves into their roles as languages of administration, intellectual activity, and religion, highlighting their importance as cultural markers.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the entanglement between Latin and Arabic from both macro-historical and micro-historical perspectives. The work addresses the complexities of transcultural processes, emphasizing the linguistic dimensions often overlooked in traditional historical narratives. By moving beyond the binary opposition of “Islam” and “the West,” this volume offers insights into the intricate relationships that have developed over centuries, making it a valuable resource for those interested in language, etymology, and the historical interplay of cultures.
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As linguistic systems comprising a large variety of written and oral registers including derivate “languages” and “dialects,” Latin and Arabic have been of paramount importance for the history of the Euromediterranean since Antiquity. Moreover, due to their long-term function as languages of administration, intellectual activity, and religion, they are often regarded as cultural markers of Europe and the (Arabic-)Islamic sphere respectively. This volume explores the many dimensions and ramifications of Latin-Arabic entanglement both from macro-historical as well as from micro-historical perspectives. Visions of history marked by the binary opposition of “Islam” and “the West” tend to ignore these important facets of Euromediterranean entanglement, as do historical studies that explain complex transcultural processes without giving attention to their linguistic dimension.
This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work’s license are retained by the author or authors.
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