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Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300035314
ISBN-139780300035315
eBay Product ID (ePID)2012907
Product Key Features
Number of Pages424 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to Shi`I Islam : the History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi'ism
SubjectMiddle East / General, Islam / Shi'a
Publication Year1987
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion, History
AuthorMoojan Momen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN85-040438
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingAn
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal297.8/2
SynopsisThis 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.
LC Classification NumberBP193.5.M66 1985
