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Apocalyptic Islam and Iranian Shi'ism

Book • 2009
This book delves into the diverse history of Shi' Islam, tracing the continuity of apocalyptic trends from the Middle Ages to modern times.

It examines these themes within a comparative framework across religions and within Islam itself, focusing particularly on Iranian Shi'ism.

The work also explores how these apocalyptic aspirations have evolved and reemerged in contemporary Iran.

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