The Earliest Biographies of the Prophet and Their Authors (Studies in Late Antiquity and Early Islam, No. 11) (Studies in Late Antiquity and Early Islam)

One of two volumes of selected essays by German Orientalist Horovitz (1874-1931). The four parts were published separately, the first two in the Hyderabad journal Islamic Culture in 1927 and 1928. An extensive account of his life and work is contained in the sister volume, Studies on Early Islam . The publication is in collaboration with the Magnes Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR 1. Maghazi Authorities Among The Tabi'un 6 -- 2. The Early Medinans 40 -- 3. The Students Of Al-zuhri 67 -- 4. Maghazi Under The Early 'abbasids 91. Josef Horovitz ; Edited By Lawrence I. Conrad. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 125-148) And Index.