Medieval Islamic sectarianism:

This book asks readers to re-examine their view of the Islamic world and the development of sectarianism in the Middle East by shining a light on the complexity and diversity of early Islamic society. While Sunni Islam eventually became politically and numerically dominant, Sunni and Shiʿi identitie...

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Main Author: Baker, Christine D. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Leeds Arc Humanities Press 2020
Series:Past imperfect (ARC Humanities Press)
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Summary:This book asks readers to re-examine their view of the Islamic world and the development of sectarianism in the Middle East by shining a light on the complexity and diversity of early Islamic society. While Sunni Islam eventually became politically and numerically dominant, Sunni and Shiʿi identities took centuries to develop as independent communities. When modern discussions of sectarianism in the Middle East reduce these identities to a 1400-year war between Sunnis and Shiʿis, we create a false narrative
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Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 106 Seiten)
ISBN:9781641890830
DOI:10.1017/9781641890830

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