58. The Geonim of Baghdad (Jewish History Lab)

Brief discussion of some aspects of the political, economic, religious and technological context of the post-Talmudic Geonim of Baghdad, 7th-11th centuries. Recommended reading: Moshe Gil, Jews in Islamic Countries in the Middle Ages (Brill, 2004) A History of Jewish-Muslim Relations: From the Origins to the Present Day Edited by Abdelwahab Meddeb and Benjamin Stora (Princeton, 2014) Interested in studying more deeply with our Membership perks? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues:    / @henryabramsonphd