Islamization and Native Religion in the Golden Horde

Islamization and Native Religion in the Golden Horde by Devin Deweese offers a groundbreaking historical study of religious transformation in Inner Asia. This scholarly work examines how conversion to Islam integrated with indigenous religious values to shape communal identity and origins. By focusing on conversion narratives, the author challenges existing perspectives on the nature of Islam within the region. The text explores the complex dynamics of how religious shifts were woven into the fabric of popular discourse and social structures.

As a significant contribution to the fields of religion, history, and theology, this volume provides English translations of critical historical sources, epic materials, and folkloric texts. It highlights the dramatic contest involving khan Özbek and the Sufi saint Baba Tükles, tracing this narrative through six centuries of history. Islamization and Native Religion in the Golden Horde serves as a vital resource for understanding the religious evolution of Central Asian peoples.