This collection of essays explores the nature of political and religious leadership in Shi'ism. Contributors look at a variety of critical historical periods--from medieval to modern--to reveal the social, political, and theological factors that have influenced the development of Shi'ite leadership.
| ISBN: | 9780195137996 |
| Publication date: | 13th September 2001 |
| Author: | Linda S Research Associate, Research Associate, Center for Philanthropy, Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indi Walbridge |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 276 pages |
| Genres: |
Islam Social groups: religious groups and communities |