Christopher Melchert Boeken

Melchert traces the emergence of jurisprudence by hūadīth, the personalization of the old regional schools in response, and finally the emergence of the classical, guild schools, with regular means of forming students, in the early tenth century.

In this pioneering biography, Christopher Melchert examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali.

Christopher Melchert explores the historical context of Islamic renunciant piety, delving into its development and significance within the broader landscape of Islamic thought. By examining key figures and movements, he sheds light on how this form of spirituality has evolved over time, influencing both individual believers and the community at large. The work offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between piety, social dynamics, and religious practices in Islamic history.