Catalogue Of The Arabic Manuscript In The Convent Of St. Catharine On Mount Sinai (1894)

Catalogue Of The Arabic Manuscript In The Convent Of St. Catharine On Mount Sinai (1894) is a comprehensive guide to the Arabic manuscripts housed in the Convent of St. Catharine on Mount Sinai. The book was written by Margaret Dunlop Gibson, a renowned scholar of the Middle East and a pioneer in the field of Arabic manuscript studies. The Convent of St. Catharine is one of the oldest working monasteries in the world and is located at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The collection of Arabic manuscripts housed in the convent is one of the most important in the world, containing works on a wide range of subjects including theology, law, medicine, and literature. The catalogue provides detailed descriptions of each manuscript, including information on its author, date of composition, and contents. It also includes an introduction to the history of the convent and its collection, as well as a bibliography of related works. This book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and culture of the Middle East, as well as anyone interested in the study of Arabic manuscripts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.