The Shii'tes: A Short History
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Combining history, comparative religion, and political interpretations, Heinz Halm elucidates Shi'ism and political developments in the Middle East for the uninformed reader. The author highlights three main aspects of Shi'a Islam: its historical development, especially the history of the Imans; the rituals, including flagellation and passion plays; and the rules of the mullahs, known as the "government of experts." Halm explains the exalted position...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1558764364
ISBN13:9781558764361
Release Date:July 2007
Publisher:Markus Wiener Publishers
Length:206 Pages
Weight:1.04 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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