Marking the Body: Resemblance and Medieval Muslim Constructions of Paternity

Before blood tests, DNA testing, and close record keeping, resemblance was often utilized as the means through which paternity was secured. However, on what basis does a child look like his father? The answer to this question is dependent upon an ever shifting set of criteria and authoritative voice...

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Main Author: Kueny, Kathryn (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Indiana University Press 2014
In: Journal of feminist studies in religion
Year: 2014, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 65-84
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