HIST 2200 Lecture : Lecture Jan.26th
31 Jan 2012
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Especially important for tribe that mohammad belonged to. Brought stories from bible, old testament common heritage. Many settled in persia after being persecuted by byzantine. Creation of holy trinity (three equal, but one) New group led by nestorias, clearly separated, not united, idea of double jesus . Christ had two separate natures, divine and human, Prophet mohammed born in the 570 s clan: quraysh orphaned grew up with his uncle abu talib as young adult: meditate on mountain, where he received his divine inspiration. Islam = monotheistic began to be prosecuted continue preaching uncle part of clan, had protection/network, therefore could importance of mohammad s preachings, lost protection his uncle died, another took over, didn t agree with/realize. Mohammad moved to medina, referred to as hijra (622/year 1) two jewish tribes, other tribes hostile allowed to preach freely in medina created islamic community, ummah. Split of the ummah this islamic community.
