Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781780747873
- Book Title
- Shi’i Islam : a Beginner’s Guide
- Book Series
- Beginner’s Guides
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Item Length
- 7.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Author
- Moojan Momen
- Genre
- Religion
- Topic
- Islam / Shi’a
- Item Weight
- 8.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
Shi’i Islam: A Beginner’s Guide – paperback, Moojan Momen, 9781780747873
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
ISBN-10
178074787X
ISBN-13
9781780747873
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8038726595
Product Key Features
Book Title
Shi’i Islam : a Beginner’s Guide
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Islam / Shi’a
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion
Book Series
Beginner’s Guides
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8.2 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
The author admirably manages to provide beginners with a succinct account of Shi?i Islam, its people, history, culture, theology, and contemporary manifestations… a welcome addition to the growing field of Shi?i Studies., The author admirably manages to provide beginners with a succinct account of Shii Islam, its people, history, culture, theology, and contemporary manifestations… a welcome addition to the growing field of Shii Studies., An extremely timely, wonderfully succinct and very handy overview of the history, doctrines and practices that distinguish Shi’i Islam. The volume also contains up-to-date information on the many Shi’i communities across the world. This is an indispensable addition to Oneworld’s Beginner’s Guide series.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
297.82
Synopsis
Dr Moojan Momen provides readers with an accessible and insightful introduction to the Shi’i branch of Islam, taking us from its beginnings after the death of the Prophet Muhammad through to the present day. As well as providing a historical overview, the book also introduces readers to Shi’i doctrines and practices, explains the key differences between the Shi’i and Sunni branches of Islam, and addresses the role and position of women within Shi’i communities., From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi’ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad’s son-in-law, as the Prophet’s legitimate successor. But theological differences between the Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites. In this Beginner’s Guide, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi’ism, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times. Packed with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today., From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi’ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad’s son-in-law, as the Prophet’s legitimate successor. But the differences between Sunni and Shi’ah Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites, especially in recent times. In this Beginner’s Guide, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi’i Islam, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times. Packed with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today. Book jacket., A clear, insightful introduction to the teachings and history of Shi’ism, from its inception to the present day., Dr Moojan Momen provides readers with an accessible and insightful introduction to the Shi’i branch of Islam, taking us from its beginnings after the death of the Prophet Muhammad through to the present day. As well as providing a historical overview, the book also introduces readers to Shi’i doctrines and practices, explains the key differences between the Shi’i and Sunni branches of Islam, and addresses the role and position of women within Shi’i communities
LC Classification Number
BP193.5
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