Mahdis and Millenarians

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
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 07, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 204 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 0521883849
• | ISBN-13: 9780521883849