The Druze, who can be traced back to eleventh-century Levant, have
long intrigued scholars of the Middle East. Their obscure origins
and blending of beliefs from Ismaili Shi'ism, animism, Greek
philosophy, Jewish and Christian mysticism, Iranian Gnosticism and
even Buddhism, have set them apart from their neighbours. Philip K.
Hitti reveals the remarkable Druze pantheon of semi-deities and
investigates their dogmas and rituals, noting the stratification
between the few Uqqal (elect wise ones) and the numerous Jahil
(ignorant ones). The book includes rarely-seen extracts from the
sacred writings of the Druze and offers a unique insight into this
fascinating religious minority.
General
| Imprint: |
Saqi Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Saqi Essentials |
| Release date: |
September 2007 |
| First published: |
March 2008 |
| Authors: |
Philip K. Hitti
|
| Dimensions: |
210 x 135 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
122 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-86356-690-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-86356-690-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780863566905 |
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