This video introduces the Rasāʾil Ikhwān al-Ṣafāʾ, a tenth-century encyclopaedic work that shaped philosophical and scientific thought in the Muslim world. Professors Nader El-Bizri and Professor Carmela Baffioni, with Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga, discuss the epistles’ structure, themes, and the intellectual traditions that informed their development.
The Epistles of the Brethren of Purity
About the series
This multimedia series explores the origins, ideas, and impact of the Epistles of the Brethren of Purity, highlighting their multidisciplinary approach and continued relevance. It brings together IIS scholars and international contributors involved in the critical Arabic editions and English translations published with Oxford University Press.
