This book is a general introduction to Shi’i Islam—specifically
to Twelver Shi’ism, to which the majority of Shi’is belong
today. It deals with the history and development of this
important religion, giving an account of Shi’i doctrines and
focusing in particular on those areas in which it differs from
Sunni Islam. “Momen’s book fills an important gap in the
general literature in English on Twelver Shi’ism, and should be
carefully studied by anyone who wants to know more about what is
happening in the Middle East today….This is a fine work which
deserves the widest possible readership.”—Malise Ruthven, The
Middle East “An extremely useful reference source on the
establishment and evolution of the Shi’ite branch of the Islamic
religion.”—Cecil V. Crabb, Jr., Perspective “An unpretentious
style, interpretive clarity and . . . sound judgment characterize
Momen’s writings. The various aspects of Twelver Shi’ism are
carefully distinguished to satisfy both the general reader and the
aspiring student.”—Norman Calder, Times Literary Supplement
“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.”—Mel Piehl,
Library Journal Moojan Momen has written extensively on Iran
and Middle East religion.
General
| Imprint: |
Yale University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 1987 |
| Firstpublished: |
September 1987 |
| Authors: |
Moojan Momen
|
| Dimensions: |
240 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
397 |
| Edition: |
New Ed |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-03531-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-300-03531-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780300035315 |
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