Katalog der islamischen, christlich-oreientalischen [i.e. orientalischen], judischen und samaritanischen Handschriften der Universitats-Bibliothek zu Leipzig

This catalogue presents the Islamic, Oriental Christian, Judaic and Samaritan manuscripts in the University library of Leipzig’s collection. The largest part of the material is Islamic, and it is presented here according to categories. Manuscripts are described by title (if known) and a brief summary of the contents. Dimensions for most of the pieces are given as well. The Christian material includes manuscripts in Arabic, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic, and Georgian. A numerical concordance adds to the utility of this important manuscript collection.

With a focus on the Kit?b ?d?b al-fal?sifah, a book of aphorisms attributed to ?unayn ibn Is??q, some of the important aspects of the Kit?b are laid out, particularly those dealing with religion and the pursuit of philosophy. Although putatively, translators and scholars such as ?unayn ibn Is??q, opened the way for philosophical dialogue between Muslims and Christians of Orthodox churches on precepts, often based on Aristotle, which they could agree would lead to wisdom and a humane society.