Messianic ideas and movements in Sunn̐ui Islam / Yohanan Friedmann.
| Author/creator | Friedmann, Yohanan author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Oneworld Academic, 2022. |
| Copyright Date | cu2022 |
| Description | xvi, 352 pages ; 25 cm |
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| Summary | Expectation of a redeemer is a widespread phenomenon across many civilisations. Classical Islamic traditions maintain that this redeemer will transform our world for the better in collaboration with Jesus, who will return as a Muslim and play a central role in this apocalyptic endeavour. While the messianic idea occupies a central place in Shi'i thought, there have also been numerous Sunni claimants throughout history - though they have received less scholarly attention. In this book, Yohanan Friedmann explores the roots of the messianic idea in Sunni Islam, and studies four major mahdi claimants - Ibn Tumart, Sayyid Muhammad Jawnpuri, Muhammad Ahmad and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad - who made a considerable impact in the region where they emerged. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-321) and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9780861543120 |
| ISBN | 9780861543113 |
| ISBN | 0861543114 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ePub ebook) |
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