The appropriation and subsequent naturalization of Greek science in medieval Islam

Use this article: The appropriation and subsequent naturalization of Greek science in medieval Islam: A preliminary statement by A. I. Sabra PLEASE ADD A BIBLIOGRAPHY AT THE END 1. In Section II of his essay, Al Sabra talks about and rejects what he calls “the marginality thesis”. What is this thesis? And what is his criticism of it? (200-300 words; you must include at least 3 quotes with page numbers; 20 points) 2. Choose one of the following options and write a short research paper about it (1,000 to 1,200 words, 80 points) a. OPTION A: “The House of Wisdom” of the Golden Age of Islamic science. What was it? Why did it get created? What functions, academic and otherwise, did it serve? What became of it? Your essay must include a bibliography and at least 8 quotes with page numbers. You must also cite (1) al Sabra’s article and (2) at least two additional journal articles of your own choosing.