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Converting Persia

- Religion and Power in the Safavid Empire

About Converting Persia

Under the Safavids (1501-1736 CE), Persia adopted Shi'ism as its official religion. The author explains how and why this specific brand of Shi'ism - urban and legally-based - was brought to the region by leading Arab 'Ulama from Ottoman Syria, and changed the face of the region till this day.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781780767789
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 262
  • Published:
  • September 1, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 217x139x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 304 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 4, 2024

Description of Converting Persia

Under the Safavids (1501-1736 CE), Persia adopted Shi'ism as its official religion. The author explains how and why this specific brand of Shi'ism - urban and legally-based - was brought to the region by leading Arab 'Ulama from Ottoman Syria, and changed the face of the region till this day.

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