Explore the origins of Islam and the Arab conquests in this 43-minute lecture from Yale University's "Early Middle Ages" course. Delve into the geographical context of the Arabian peninsula and the Bedouin tribal society. Learn about Mohammed's life, his revelations, and the early development of Islam. Examine how Islam differentiated itself from Christianity and Judaism, particularly after Mohammed's flight to Medina in 622. Discover the core tenets of Islam and gain insights into the factors that led to the Arab conquests. Understand the historical significance of these events in shaping the early Middle Ages from 284 to 1000 CE.
Mohammed and the Arab Conquests - Early Middle Ages
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Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Islam and Its Arabian Context.
- Chapter 2. Bedouin Tribes.
- Chapter 3. Mohammed.
- Chapter 4. Mohammed in Medina and the Differentiation of Islam.
- Chapter 5. The Tenets of Islam.
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