Mahdis and Millenarians (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521883849)

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.

Author: William F. Tucker
ISBN-10: 0521883849
ISBN-13: 9780521883849
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/07/2008
Pages: 204
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.00d