. . and against OA^ery man,and every mans against him, and yet he should dwellin the presence of all his brethren. Before the timeof Mahomet, the Arab religion was a mixture of idola-try and Judaism. The Saracens were a people who in-habited the northwest part of Arabia, and this namewas applied to most of the Arabian tribes, who beforethis period had been induced by the hope of plunder toforsake their deserts. Arabia had afforded an asylum to the persecutedChristians of different sects ; and at the end of thesixth century, Christian
. . and against OA^ery man,and every mans against him, and yet he should dwellin the presence of all his brethren. Before the timeof Mahomet, the Arab religion was a mixture of idola-try and Judaism. The Saracens were a people who in-habited the northwest part of Arabia, and this namewas applied to most of the Arabian tribes, who beforethis period had been induced by the hope of plunder toforsake their deserts. Arabia had afforded an asylum to the persecutedChristians of different sects ; and at the end of thesixth century, Christianity, though in a very corruptform, had become the prevailing religion in some partsof the country. This was the state of Arabia whenMahomet, the successful impostor, appeared, whose re-ligion has had such a mighty influence on the destiniesof mankind. 183. What is said of the Arabs? From whom did theyderive their origin ? What was the prophecy concerningIshmael f Who were the Saracens \ PERIOD III DISTINGUISHED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MAHOM-ETAN Mahometanism offered to Mankind. FROM THE BIRTH OF MAHOMET TO THE CROWNING OF CHARLEMAGNE (331 YEARS.) 184. Of Mahomet. Mahomet was born at Mecca, acity in Arabia, near the Red Sea, A. D. 569. He wasJescended from a noble family, but his circumstanceswere mean, and his education scanty ; he however pos-sessed great natural talents, by which he was able to ex-ercise great influence over the passions and affectionsof men. At an early age he lost his parents ; his unclethen became his guardian, and under his care he wasinstructed in the business of a merchant, and severaltimes accompanied the caravans into Syria, by whichhis knowledge of men was extended. At the age of25 he entered into the service of Cadijah, a rich andnoble widow of Mecca, whom he soon after married;and by this means he became possessed of wealth and 184. Where was Mahomet born, and at what time ? Whatwas his education and talents? How came he possessed o
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