This book examines the development of Shi'i Islam through the lenses of belief, narrative, and memory.

Shi'i Islam, with its rich and extensive history, has played a crucial role in the evolution of Islam as both a major world religion and civilization. The proli

This book provides a broad based introduction to Shi'i Islam. It examines what the Shi'i believe, how they see themselves and how they view the world. It includ

Attempts to explain the bewildering events in the Middle East.