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The Jewelers of the Ummah presents a radical reinterpretation of Jewish-Muslim history, moving beyond traditional narratives of conflict to reveal deep interconnections and collaborative traditions. Ariella Asha Azoulay examines how Jewish artisans and merchants were integral to Islamic societies, particularly through the jewelry trade and craftsmanship that defined economic and cultural exchange.
By focusing on material culture and daily practices, Azoulay uncovers a ‘potential history’—one that was possible but foreclosed by modern political developments. The book challenges Western historical frameworks and offers new perspectives on coexistence, creativity, and shared prosperity that characterized much of the medieval and early modern Jewish-Muslim world. Essential reading for understanding alternative possibilities in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean history.
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