Origins of the Druze People and Religion
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Saqi Essentials
ISBN-10
0863566901
ISBN-13
9780863566905
Publisher
Saqi Books
Imprint
Saqi Books
Country of Manufacture
LB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 3rd, 2007
Print length
122 Pages
Weight
146 grams
Dimensions
21.00 x 13.40 x 1.00 cms
Product Classification:
Alternative belief systems
Ksh 1,800.00
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The Druze, who can be traced back to eleventh-century Levant, have long intrigued scholars of the Middle East. This work 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 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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