Ibn Tulun Mosque - A study of Islamic architecture and its political, cultural and spiritual meaning

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « a design style found employed by pharos from Alexandria. imported Iraqi architectural design to Egypt in part Qataic tells archaeologists that the city was a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Ibn Tulun mosque . The use of Coptic forced labor . The mosque's time of construction . Stewart's analysis of the structure. A mix of tradition and innovation. Weit's view on the mosque and the royal compound. The largest ancient...»

Roadblocks, Forces and Reform in Egyptian Politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   12/11/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « the peasant and the industrial working class of the city. Sami Nahhas, a graduate student from Alexandria University strong women s movement in Egypt; thanks to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Potential for change. The forces. Islam. Class. The Judiciary. Regional context. The roadblocks. Violence. Voter fraud. Security forces. Solutions for reform. Legal reform. Reshaping the political elite. Empowering women. Labor...»

Syncretism and identity: Finding I – Thou in historical dialogue

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/25/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « disempowered under the bondage of Egypt, Babylon, or Baals were tied to specific city governments instead Martyr, Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria took the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Distinction between faiths and cultures. Meaning of anxiety, tension, and syncretism. Overview of Judaic roots against syncretism. Historic dialogical tensions in early Christianity. A brief study of modern Western missiology. Relating...»

From toleration to proscription: Christian Emperors' attitude toward Paganism in the Fourth Century

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction. Paganism, a secondary issue under Constantine? The accuracy of Constantine's conversion to Christianity. Constantine's ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Paganism, a secondary issue under Constantine?. The accuracy of Constantine's conversion to Christianity.. Constantine's religious legislation preserved in the Theodosian...»

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