1. Sacred topography -- 2. The Friends of God -- 3. Experiencing the holy: sacred ritual and pilgrimage -- 4. Jewish pilgrimage -- 5. Pilgrimage places
Summary
This study is a critical investigation of the cult of saints among Muslims and Jews in medieval Syria and the Near East. It depicts the practices of living religion and explores the common heritage of all three monotheistic faiths
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-316) and index