A Survey of Ismaili Studies, Part 1, Early Ismailism and Fatimid Ismailism

This article discusses the major scholarly developments in the study of Ismaili Muslim history and thought. Scholarship on the Ismailis, the second largest branch of Shi‘i Islam, once relied on hostile depictions produced by their adversaries. With the recovery of more primary sources over the last...

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Main Author: Andani, Khalil (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2016]
In: Religion compass
Year: 2016, Volume: 10, Issue: 8, Pages: 191-206
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ismailites / History 765-1171
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BJ Islam
TF Early Middle Ages
TG High Middle Ages
Further subjects:B Literature report
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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