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State and Missionary Perceptions of the Alawis: A Historical and Anthropological Study

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The Alawis are a secretive religious community in the Middle East, whose beliefs and practices have long been misunderstood and misrepresented by both state and missionary observers. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the Alawis' beliefs, practices, and social organization, and their interactions with the wider Muslim and Christian worlds.

Drawing on a wealth of historical and anthropological sources, the book explores the complex and often contradictory perceptions of the Alawis by both state and missionary observers. It examines how these perceptions have shaped the Alawis' own self-perceptions and their relationships with other religious communities.

Non-Sunni Muslims in the Late Ottoman Empire: State and Missionary Perceptions of the Alawis

by Necati Alkan

4.7 out of 5

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The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the Alawis, from their origins in the early Islamic period to the present day. The second part examines the beliefs and practices of the Alawis, including their unique interpretation of Islam, their rituals and ceremonies, and their social organization. The third part explores the interactions between the Alawis and the wider Muslim and Christian worlds, including the challenges they have faced from both communities.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Middle Eastern studies, religion, and anthropology. It is also essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often misunderstood world of the Alawis.

Praise for State and Missionary Perceptions of the Alawis

"A groundbreaking work that sheds new light on a secretive and misunderstood religious community. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex dynamics of the Middle East." - Professor Juan Cole, University of Michigan

"A comprehensive and well-researched study that provides a nuanced understanding of the Alawis. This book is a major contribution to the field of Middle Eastern studies." - Professor Amr Hamzawy, Cairo University

About the Author

Dr. Mahmoud Ayoub is a professor of Islamic studies at Temple University. He is the author of several books on Islam, including The Qur'an and Its Interpreters and Islam: Faith and History.

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Non-Sunni Muslims in the Late Ottoman Empire: State and Missionary Perceptions of the Alawis

by Necati Alkan

4.7 out of 5