Bibliography: BIB26756

Key	BIB26756
Reference type	Thesis
Title	The Babi Movement in Iran : From Religious Dissent to Political Revolt, 1844-1853
Author	Fuad, Ahmad Nur
Year	1998
Date	1998
Place published	Montreal, QC
Abstract	This thesis is a study of the development of the Bábí movement and the political implications embodied in its religious teachings. The thesis basically assumes that in its early development (1844-1848), the movement may be seen merely as religiously dissenting from the mainstream of Shi'i tradition. In the course of history, however, and especially after the Báb, its founder, claimed in 1848 to be the return of the Hidden Imam and proclaimed the abrogation of Qur'anic shari'a, the Bábí movement showed radical tendencies, thus threatening the established religious and political authorities. This later development (1848-1853) was characterized by armed revolts by the Bábís against the government troops. This thesis also examines the nature of Bábí religious dissent and demonstrates that the Bábí revolts were to a large extent based on religious motives.
Language	English
Keywords	BABI FAITH; CONFLICT; GOVERNMENT; IRAN; MILLENNIALISM; REVOLUTION; RELIGION
Number of pages	vii, 130, [1]
Thesis type	Masters
University	McGill University, Institute of Islamic Studies
Degree	M.A.
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