The making of martyrdom in modern Twelver Shi'ism : from protesters and revolutionaries to shrine defenders /: from protesters and revolutionaries to shrine defenders. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adel Hashemi.
• Authors: Hashemi, Adel
• Contents: INTRODUCTION Martyrdom in the Academic Context Definitions of Martyrdom Biblical Understanding of Martyrdom Early Muslims' Adaptation of Martyrdom? CHAPTER -- 1: The Making of Martyrdom in Classical Islam Martyrdom in Sunni Traditions Martyrdom in Shi'i Traditions Martyrs of the Community: Sectarian Martyrdom CHAPTER -- 2: Martyrdom Revival in Twelver Shi'ism Changing the Gears: Reviving Martyrdom Among the Shi'a Reopening of the Gates of Active Martyrdom: Historical Background Diverging Paths: Modern Sunni vs. Modern Shi'i Concepts of Martyrdom CHAPTER -- 3: Generation X: Revolution, War and Martyrdom 1979 Islamic Revolution and the Power of Martyrdom Iran-Iraq War and the Love of Martyrdom CHAPTER -- 4: Generation Y: Civic Martyrdom Lest We Forget: Iran's Post-War State of Martyrdom No-War Zone Martyrs Rainbow Martyrdom: Politics of Blood CHAPTER -- 5: Generation Z: Martyrdom Reimagined Martyrdom Out of the Borders Shrine Defenders An Imagined Nation of Heroes CONCLUSION
• Publisher Details: London [England] : I.B. Tauris
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource (240 pages)
• Subjects: 297.2042; Shīʻah -- Doctrines; Martyrdom -- Islam; Islamic studies; Middle Eastern history; Iraq War; The Koran; Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions; Religion & politics; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780755633944; 0755633946; 9780755633975; 0755633970
• Related ISBNs: 9780755647156; 9780755633951
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.