The Mantle of the Prophet by Roy Mottahedeh

The Mantle of the Prophet by Roy Mottahedeh

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A textured account of Islam and politics in revolutionary Iran, this text is the story of a young mullah, his life in the sacred city of Qom, and the dramatic events of the 1979 revolution.

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The Mantle of the Prophet by Roy Mottahedeh

Drawn from the first-hand accounts of eyewitnesses, Roy Mottahedeh's account of Islam and politics in revolutionary Iran is widely regarded as one the best records ofd that turbulent time ever written. The true story of a young mullah, hi life in the sacred shrine city of Qom, and the dramatic events of the 1979 Revolution, this account paints a vivid picture of contemporary Iran, while providing a panoramic survey of Muslim, Shi'ite and Persian culture from the middle ages to the present day. From the ancient time of Zoroaster to the world of Khomeini, this saga interweaves biography with history, politics and religion to offer new levels of understanding into Iran past, present and future. Written with feeling, sympathy and clarity, Professor Mottahedeh's compelling and highly readable account offers an insight into one of the most significant players on the contemporary world stage.
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ISBN 13 9781851682348
ISBN 10 1851682341
Title The Mantle of the Prophet
Author Roy Mottahedeh
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Year published 2000-07-27
Number of pages 384
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