An Introduction to Shi'i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi'ism

Moojan Momen

ISBN 10: 0853982015 / ISBN 13: 9780853982012

Published by George Ronald Pub Ltd, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Shi'i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi'ism
• Publisher: George Ronald Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853982015
• ISBN 13: 9780853982012
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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The Iranian Revolution of 1979 and recent events in Lebanon have greatly increased Western interest in the Shi'i branch of Islam, which is much less known than Sunni Islam. This volume provides a balanced and comprehensive treatment of a complex religious movement that has flourished since Islam's earliest days. Although it attempts no new or sophisticated interpretations, specialist and nonspecialist alike will benefit from its lucid exposition of both elite and popular Shi'ism. Especially valuable is the way the work presents modern critical scholarship on Shi'i history alongside the orthodox history, which still has great influence on the religion's self-understanding. A brief but useful concluding account locates the Iranian Revolution and Imam Khomeini within the framework of Iranian Shi'ism. Mel Piehl, History Dept., Valparaiso Univ., Ind.
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