The Origins of the Druze People and Religion Paperback / softback
by Philip K. Hitti
Part of the Saqi Essentials series
Paperback / softback
Description
The Druze, who can be traced back to eleventh-century Levant, have long intrigued scholars of the Middle East.
Their obscure origins and blending of beliefs from Ismaili Shi'ism, animism, Greek philosophy, Jewish and Christian mysticism, Iranian Gnosticism and even Buddhism, have set them apart from their neighbours.
Philip K. Hitti reveals the remarkable Druze pantheon of semi-deities and investigates their dogmas and rituals, noting the stratification between the few Uqqal (elect wise ones) and the numerous Jahil (ignorant ones).
The book includes rarely-seen extracts from the sacred writings of the Druze and offers a unique insight into this fascinating religious minority.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:122 pages, Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Saqi Books
- Publication Date:03/09/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780863566905
Information
-
Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:122 pages, Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Saqi Books
- Publication Date:03/09/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780863566905
