Syrian Ismailism - The Ever Living Line of the Imamate, A.D. 1100--1260

This is a welcome addition to the scant literature on the Ismaili communities of Syria. In addition to a wide reading of Arabic sources and a deep familiarity with existing scholarly literature, Prof. Mirza brings to light new manuscripts illuminating this history.

Product details

• Authors: Nasseh Ahmad Mirza, Mirza Nasseh Ahmad
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.04.1997
• EAN: 9780700705047
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-0504-7
• No. of pages: 164
• Weight: 317 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Syria, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, CE period up to c 1500, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Middle Eastern history, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, HISTORY / Islamic, HISTORY / Middle East / Syria