Religions in late antiquity Arabia: Reinterpretation Based on Material Evidence

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

Khavaninzadeh Mohammad Ali

Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: AYENEH-YE-PAZHOOHESH Year:2024 | Volume: | Issue: Page(s): 207-271

Download Full-Text

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Persian Verion

View:

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

Religions in late antiquity Arabia: Reinterpretation Based on Material Evidence

Author(s)

Khavaninzadeh Mohammad Ali | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

Pre-Islamic ArabiaQ4

religionsQ4

JudaismQ4

ChristianityQ4

Names of GodQ4

Rahmanan (al-Rahman)Q4

Al-IlahQ4

Abstract

Numerous archaeological explorations conducted in the Arabian Peninsula have unearthed abundant evidence that reshapes our understanding of Pre-Islamic Arabia. The prevalent depiction of this period as "Jahiliyyah" (the Age of Ignorance) is characterized by two significant aspects: first, the absence of a central government in Arabia, with tribal chaos prevailing until the advent of Islam; second, the widespread worship of multiple idols until the emergence of Islam. However, epigraphic texts provide ample evidence that offer a clearer picture of the political situation and religious tendencies in Pre-Islamic Arabia. This paper begins by briefly reviewing the political situation in Arabia during the late antiquity following the gradual domination of the Himyarite kingdom over the entire peninsula. Subsequently, by examining various examples of abundant material evidence from three centuries before Islam, the pre-Islamic belief in a single god is revisited, and the name of the single god among Jewish and Christian Arabs is explored. The result of this examination reveals that from about two centuries before Islam, not only is there no evidence of the worship of multiple gods in the inscriptions found in various regions of the peninsula, but also abundant evidence of Judaism and Christianity is found, in which only the one God is mentioned with different names and interpretations.

Cites

No record.

References

No record.

Cite

Related Journal Papers

No record.

Related Seminar Papers

No record.

Related Plans

No record.

Recommended Workshops