Apocalyptic Islam And Iranian Shi'ism by Abbas Amanat
A detailed historical and interpretive study tracing how Shiʿi messianic and apocalyptic beliefs — centered on the occultation and return of the Twelfth Imam — evolved in Iran from the early modern period into the twentieth century, shaping religious thought, mobilizing popular movements, and interacting with political authority. The book examines theological sources, mystical and millenarian currents, and specific movements (including Shaykhism and the Babi upheaval), showing how apocalyptic expectations influenced social behavior, clerical authority, and revolutionary politics in modern Iran.
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