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The most learned of the Shiʻa : the institution of the Marjaʻ taqlid /

This collection of essays explores the nature of political and religious leadership in Shi'ism. The contributors look at a variety of historical periods - from medieval to modern - to reveal the social, political, and theological factors that have influenced the development of Shi'ite lead...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Walbridge, Linda S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Murjiʼah.
Taqlīd.
Authority > Religious aspects > Islam.
Shīʻah > Doctrines.
Murjiʻah.
Autorité > Aspect religieux > Islam.
Chiisme > Doctrines.
RELIGION > Islam > General.
Authority > Religious aspects > Islam
Murjiʼah
Shīʻah > Doctrines
Taqlīd
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This collection of essays explores the nature of political and religious leadership in Shi'ism. The contributors look at a variety of historical periods - from medieval to modern - to reveal the social, political, and theological factors that have influenced the development of Shi'ite leadership. -- Publisher description.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 264 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:019513799X
9780195137996
9780195343939
019534393X
9780199849055
0199849056