Mahdis and millenarians: Shi'ite extremists in early Muslim Iraq
Tucker, William Frederick
Mahdis and Millenarians is a study of early extremist Shiites in Iraq and Iran. These sectarians originated certain doctrines and religious practices that influenced a number of later Shiite religious and political movements. Their millenarian expectations and willingness to use force against perceived enemies gave them a sense of solidarity and coherence that could be effectively mobilized in revolutionary or conflict situations. They should be viewed primarily within the context of world millenarian sectarian movements.
Kateqoriyalar:
İl:
2011
Nəşr:
1st pbk. ed
Nəşriyyat:
Cambridge University Press
Dil:
english
ISBN 10:
0521883849
ISBN 13:
9780521883849
Fayl:
PDF, 1.17 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2011