The Sources for Early Bābī Doctrine and History: A Survey

by Denis Maceoin and Maceoin

The religious movement known as Bābism profoundly affected Iranian society during the 1840s. After a lengthy hiatus, academic study of the sect has entered a new phase with the appearance of several important books, articles, and theses.
The present work surveys Persian and Arabic manuscripts relating to the history and doctrines of the sect. Part one examines the writings of the Bāb and his followers. Part two analyses primary and secondary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004094628
• ISBN13: 9789004094628
• Release Date: February 1992
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"