Shi'a islam: from religion to revolution
Auteur :
Halm, Heinz
Éditeur :
Halm, Heinz
ISBN :
9781558761346
Date de publication :
31 déc. 1997
Dimensions :
21,0 cm
Poids :
476 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
An introduction to the historical and intellectual development of Twelver (Imamite) Shi'a Islam. The author also presents Shi'i rituals as seen by European travellers, and considers these rituals more important than Shi'a legal codes in terms of influencing culture.