Resurrection and Renewal : The Making of the Babi movement in Iran, 1844-1850
Abbas Amanat
Resurrection and Renewal : The Making of the Babi movement in Iran, 1844-1850 - 2005 paperback reprint with additional extended preface by author - Los Angeles Kalimat Press 2005 - xxiv, 461 p. ; 24 cm. - Studies in the Babi and Baha’i Religions 20 .
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 441-150.
The most complete academic treatment of the early years of the Bábi Faith. With energy and power, eminent historian Abbas Amanat communicates fully the sense of elation and terror that accompanied the birth of the New Age. He recounts the full story of the early converts and martyrs, the message of the Prophet, the shaping of the community, and the final break with Islam. A brilliant and important work of scholarship!
1-890688-42-8
88047716
History--Babism
Shīʻah--History.--Iran
Iran--Religion--19th century.
BP340 / .A45 1989
297/.88
Resurrection and Renewal : The Making of the Babi movement in Iran, 1844-1850 - 2005 paperback reprint with additional extended preface by author - Los Angeles Kalimat Press 2005 - xxiv, 461 p. ; 24 cm. - Studies in the Babi and Baha’i Religions 20 .
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 441-150.
The most complete academic treatment of the early years of the Bábi Faith. With energy and power, eminent historian Abbas Amanat communicates fully the sense of elation and terror that accompanied the birth of the New Age. He recounts the full story of the early converts and martyrs, the message of the Prophet, the shaping of the community, and the final break with Islam. A brilliant and important work of scholarship!
1-890688-42-8
88047716
History--Babism
Shīʻah--History.--Iran
Iran--Religion--19th century.
BP340 / .A45 1989
297/.88