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.
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A new edition of Heinz Halm's comprehensive survey of all the Shi'ite groups. It traces the development of all the individual branches from their common origins to their current status in the modern world. The dogmatic and organisational development of each of the various branches of Shi'ism is discussed and is placed in the context of their particular history. Special attention is 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, and each chapter contains an invaluable bibliography giving easy access to other books and original sources in translation. Key Features: * each branch of Shi'ism placed in its own historical context * bibliographies at the end of each chapter divided into primary and secondary sources * includes chapters on all varieties of Shi'ism * New edition contains new material on the Shi'a in Iraq and on the Iranian Revolution, and up-dated bibliographies
Reviews of the first edition: A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on the bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections. --The Muslim News
Reviews of the first edition: Halm in an admirable way combines an assured judgement as to what information matters, with precision and fluency of style! It will find countless grateful specialist and non-specialist readers. --Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations
Reviews of the first edition: A very useful and informative handbook. --SOAS Bulletin
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