The four volumes of this set bring together key contributions to
the study of Shi'ism, giving access to material that has hitherto
been scattered and difficult to locate. While the majority of the
material stems from the past fifty years, earlier studies are
included, providing insight into the field's development. This
collection reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of
today's Shi'ite studies. Volume One covers the birth of Shi'ism and
traces its development. The emphasis is on the socio-political
history of communities self-identifying as Shi'ite, focusing
largely on the majority 'Twelvers', but also covering 'offshoot'
sects. Volume Two consists of articles which explore the theologies
and philosophical ideals of Shi'ism. Particular emphasis is given
to those aspects of Shi'ite orthodoxy and orthopraxy which
distinguish them from the Sunni majority. Volume Three is devoted
to Shi'ite law, with special reference to the evolution of
'independent reasoning' - the principle which underpins the
inherent dynamism of Shi'ite jurisprudence and which has ensured
continuation of development down to the present day. Volume Four
concentrates on the development of theories of government among the
Shi'ite scholarly milieu, tracing political Shi'ism from its
turbulent beginnings to its pre-modern and contemporary
manifestation.
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