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Queens and Prophets: How Arabian Noblewomen and Holy Men Shaped Paganism, Christianity and Islam

By Emran Iqbal El-Badawi
Narrated by: Lara Sawalha
Unabridged — 9 hours, 4 minutes
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By Emran Iqbal El-Badawi
Narrated by: Lara Sawalha
Unabridged — 9 hours, 4 minutes

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Contrary to popular assumption, Arab women were instrumental in shaping world history. Between Rome's intervention in the Arabian Peninsula and the Arab conquests, noblewomen ruled independently, conducting trade and making war. Their power was often celebrated as queen, priestess and goddess. With time they delegated power to the most important holy men of their age, influencing Arabian paganism, Christianity and Islam forever.
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