by Abbas Amanat (Author)
Addresses the colourful and diverse history of Shi' Islam in both premodern and contemporary times. Focusing on the importance of apocalypticism in the development of modern Shi'i theology, this book shows how an immersion in messianic ideas has shaped the conservative character of much Shi'i thinking.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Edition: 1
Publisher: I.B.Tauris
Published: 28 Feb 2009
ISBN 10: 1845111249
ISBN 13: 9781845111243