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The marginalia found in millions of Arabic manuscripts could reshape our understanding of Islamic history

For a comprehensive understanding of the content of millions of Arabic manuscripts held in libraries around the world, it is crucial for scholars to first examine what their marginalia reveal, according to a new study published in the Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization.

The marginalia found in millions of Arabic manuscripts could reshape our understanding of Islamic history
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For a comprehensive understanding of the content of millions of Arabic manuscripts held in libraries around the world, it is crucial for scholars to first examine what their marginalia reveal, according to a new study published in the Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization.

Originally published at Phys.org

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