Shi'ism / Edition 2

by Heinz Halm, Janet Watson, Marian Hill

Overview

Heinz Halm's work presents a thorough discussion of the history, theology, and current state of this branch of Islam. Newly revised, Shi'ism includes updated information on the fate of the Shi'ite revolution in Iran as well as a new chapter on Iraq. Halm explores how Shi'ism differs from the rest of Islam, discussing the prominence of its authorities, the Imams, as well as its legal system, practices of worship, places of pilgrimages, and a religious ethos characterized by a fervor to suffer for the cause.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780231135870
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	09/15/2004
Series:	New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys Series
Edition description:	second edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Heinz Halm is Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Tubingen. He is written several books including The Fatimids and their Traditions of Learning (I. B. Tauris, 1997).

Table of Contents

1. The Beginnings of the Shia; 2. The Imamiyya or Twelver Shia; 3. The Extreme Shia; 4. The Isma'iliyya or Sevener Shia; 5. The Zaydiyya.

Editorial Reviews

Halm in an admirable way combines an assured judgement as to what information matters, with precision and fluency of style… It will find countless grateful specialist and non-specialist readers.

Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations

Reviews of the first edition: A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on the bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections.

The Muslim News

A very useful and informative handbook.

SOAS Bulletin