The Role Of Arab Translators In Bridging Various Cultures : Abbasid And Andalusian Eras As Case Study

Résumé: The Arabs have been famous since ancient times for their contact with different cultures, either for trade or study. However, the expansion of Arab-Islamic civilization led the Arabs to begin translating literary, philosophical, as well as scientific texts. Arab scholars and translators had a great advantage in preserving the Greek heritage from loss, forgetfulness, and neglect because most of the Greek texts were lost and only the Arabic translation remained. This study sheds light on the role of the Arabs in contributing to the Western heritage of loss. The question posed is to what extent the Arabs succeed in translating scientific and literary texts in light of the cultural difference between peoples. The study also highlights how Arab translators played a vital role in preserving Western heritage from getting lost during the Abbasid and Andalusian eras

Publié dans la revue: Cahiers de Traduction