Summary of the Thesis
Shahrur defines livestock as domesticated herbivorous animals, and argues that their benefits are not confined to meat, but include warmth, beauty, transport, hides, and wool. He also narrows the meaning of “beast of livestock” to a specific usage.
Foundational Atoms
- Shahrur’s definition of livestock
- The beast of livestock is not all animals
- The benefits of livestock are broader than meat
- With Hud, livestock and herding emerged
- The story of Hud highlights settlement and civilization
Place of the Argument within the Book
This idea appears in the first section of the book, especially in the explanation of the term livestock and what is connected to it in terms of slaughtering, herding, and the story of Hud.
Scope of the Reading
This understanding is linguistic and historical at the same time, and it does not require abolishing other uses of the word in different contexts.