Shiism by Heinz Halm
What is the difference between the Sunni Muslims and the Shiites? This comprehensive survey of all the Shiite groups traces the history of the individual branches from their beginnings to their current status in the modern world, taking a close look at their special dogmatic and organizational development. It examines the origins of the political dynamism of Shiite Islam with special attention given to the emergence of the Imamite clergy and the social and political role which has enabled them to establish a revolutionary regime in Iran. Each chapter includes a full bibliography.
Heinz Halm is professor of Islamic studies at the University of Tubingen, Germany. He is the author of several books on Islam, including Shi'a Islam: From Religion to Revolution.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780748605095 |
| ISBN 10 | 0748605096 |
| Title | Shiism |
| Author | Heinz Halm |
| Series | Islamic Surveys |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
| Year published | 1994-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 220 |
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