Scripturalist Islam
Author | : Robert Gleave |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004157286 |
ISBN-13 | : 900415728X |
Rating | : 4/5 (28X Downloads) |
Download or read book Scripturalist Islam written by Robert Gleave and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Akhb?r? Shi'ism was "scripturalist" in that Akhb?r's believed that all questions of theology and law could be found in the texts of revelation. There was no need, they believed, to turn to alternative sources (such as reason or inspiration). This book offers the first detailed study of the School's doctrines and history.