The Divine Guide in Early Shiʿism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam by David Streight, Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi
The Divine Guide in Early Shiʿism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam

David Streight, Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi

The Divine Guide in Early Shiʿism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam

David Streight, Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi with Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi (Translator)

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The Imam, the Divine Guide, is the central point around which the Shi'ite religion turns. The power of Shi'ism comes from the actions of the Imam. This title is reserved exclusively for the sucessors of the prophets in their mission. The author sh...

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