Description
Book SynopsisA new edition of Heinz Halm's comprehensive survey of all the Shi'ite groups. It traces the development of all the individual branches from their common origins to their current status in the modern world.
Trade ReviewReviews of the first edition: A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on the bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections. Halm in an admirable way combines an assured judgement as to what information matters, with precision and fluency of style! It will find countless grateful specialist and non-specialist readers. A very useful and informative handbook. Reviews of the first edition: A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on the bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections. Halm in an admirable way combines an assured judgement as to what information matters, with precision and fluency of style! It will find countless grateful specialist and non-specialist readers. A very useful and informative handbook.
Table of Contents1. The Beginnings of the Shia; 2. The Imamiyya or Twelver Shia; 3. The Extreme Shia; 4. The Isma'iliyya or Sevener Shia; 5. The Zaydiyya.
