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Muslims dominated Spanish intellectual and cultural life from the ninth century on

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Sep 20, 20261 min read

Muslims dominated Spanish intellectual and cultural life from the ninth century on

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For the ﬁrst time in Spain, the Muslims were gaining the upper hand culturally and intellectually, not only militarily: it was a cultural dominance they would maintain until well into the thirteenth century. — John V. Tolan, Saracens, 500

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Muslims dominated Spanish intellectual and cultural life from the ninth century on
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Every seminal medieval idea about Islam originated in Spain
High Islamic culture arrived in Spain suddenly rather than evolving gradually
Medieval Spanish rulers used anti-Islam polemic to justify rule over subject Muslims
Muslims held cultural and intellectual dominance in Spain through the thirteenth century
Spanish thought about Islam was mostly rational, not fanatical
John V. Tolan — Saracens
John V. Tolan — Saracens

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Muslims dominated Spanish intellectual and cultural life from the ninth century on

Muslims dominated Spanish intellectual and cultural life from the ninth century on

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