Shi'i Islam: A Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

Momen, Moojan

 
9781780747873: Shi'i Islam: A Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Beginner's Guides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 178074787X ISBN 13: 9781780747873
Verlag: Oneworld Publications, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi'ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, as the Prophet's legitimate successor. But theological differences between the Shi'ah and Sunni Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites.

In this Beginner's Guide, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi'ism, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times.

Packed with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. Moojan Momen has lectured at many universities on topics in Middle Eastern studies and religious studies. A graduate of the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, his previous books include The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's Guide which was also published by Oneworld.

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Verlag
Oneworld Publications
Erscheinungsdatum
2015
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
178074787X
ISBN 13 
9781780747873
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
304
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