Ephrat, Daphna

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

9780791446454


Ulama -- Iraq -- Baghdad -- History.
Religious institutions -- Iraq -- Baghdad -- History.
Islam -- Study and teaching -- Iraq -- Baghdad -- History.

297.61 / EPH/L