Arabian Knights
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Abstract
Much confusion has surrounded the topic of Arabian chivalry and its origins; this is mainly due to an absence of clear definition, categorization and lingual obstacles. The goal of this paper is to define and present Arabian chivalry from its earliest form and origin and its evolution up to the present. In order to gain a deeper understanding of Arabian chivalry it must be clearly defined and analyzed. Such an analysis leads one to the conclusion that there are several forms of chivalry: social, institutional, and religious. Arabian chivalry evolved from a social/environmental basis with the emergence of early nomadic Arabian tribal culture. There is no specific date but it is well accepted to be much earlier than the birth of Christ. Arabian chivalry continued to evolve until it became well recognized as a social institution around 630 A.D. Religion had played no real role in Arabian chivalry. With the emergence of Islam, religion started to play a minor role, mainly to reaffirm the chivalric code and traditions, without altering them. This remained as such until religious chivalry was institutionalized in 1115 A.D. when the first Islamic religious chivalry order emerged.
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