What references in the muslim accounts particularly suggest a distain for European backwardness? What is the jealousy passage all about: given Muslim (and Christian) views about men's rights concerning women, why was this probably a backhand insult, designed to stimulate further distain against christians?
Bob Thomas, please to what "accounts" are you referring? Before we can help you, we need to know your reference. Many thanks for asking Jiskha.
Is it pork?