What Is Meant by the Term Hamula? How Important Is

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Essay

What is meant by the term hamula? How important is the hamula for modern Arabs? What role does the hamula play in familial and economic relationships?

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Definitions:

Church

Christian house of worship.

Eadwine Psalter

A highly decorated 12th-century manuscript Psalter, named after Eadwine, a monk who may have been responsible for its production, notable for its artistic and liturgical importance.

Utrecht Psalter

A highly important and richly illustrated manuscript containing psalms and other religious texts, created around the 9th century.

Vienna Genesis

The earliest well-preserved, illustrated Christian manuscript, known for its depiction of scenes from the Book of Genesis.