115. The Great Conversion: How Iran became Shia
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Intersecting Beliefs: Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Concept of the Messiah
This chapter explores the connections between Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam, specifically in relation to the Messiah and apocalyptic beliefs. It also examines the complexities of Shia and Sunni identities in Persia, emphasizing shared emotions and the cultural interplay through Sufism.
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