al-Harith ibn Sinbat
الحارث بن سنباط
A Melkite Christian of Harran known to its Sabians — al-Mas'udi's informant on their animal sacrifices and incense-fumigations for the planets 1.
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Al-Harith ibn Sinbat, a Melkite Christian from Harran, who was known among the Harranian Sabians. Al-Mas'udi in "Meadows of Gold" reports from him accounts of their animal sacrifices, and of the star incense with which they fumigated. 2
The museum's data does not give the dates of his life; an additional source is needed.
Sources
- Muruj al-Dhahab — al-Masʼudi, p. 544
- Muruj al-Dhahab — al-Masʼudi, p.544
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