Epilogue

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction xiii
6. 1. The Garden, the Fire, and Islamic Origins 1
7. 2. Visions of the Afterworld 21
8. 3. Material Culture and an Islamic Ethic 40
9. 4. Otherworldly Landscapes and Earthly Realities 63
10. 5. Humanity, Servants, and Companions 77
11. 6. Individualized Gardens and Expanding Fires 98
12. 7. Legacy of Gardens 123
13. Epilogue 158
14. Notes 165
15. Glossary 179
16. Bibliography 181
17. Index 193