Alevi Identity : Cultural, Religious and Social Perspectives

ISBN-13: 9780700710874 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 222 str.

C. Raudvere;Olsson Tord; Tord Olsson

Opis

As Alevi rituals and festivals are displayed more openly questions have arisen as to what this branch of Islamic heterodoxy represents in terms of old and new identities, these topics are addressed by some prominent scholars in the field. Comparative studies of neighbouring syncretistic groups are included

Recenzje

'As no one with a serious interest in modern Turkey can afford to ignore the Alevi, this book, with its numerous illustrations, some in colour, will become essential reading. Its penetrating insights into a vibrant community facing profound challenges will help the reader understand what underpins the lives of millions of Alevis.' - J.D. Norton, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies

Spis treści

Preface, Bektashi/K?z?lba?: Historical Bipartition and Its Consequences, On Bektashism in Bosnia, Anthropology and Ethnicity: The Place of Ethnography in the New Alevi Movement, Academic and Journalistic Publications on the Alevi and Bektashi of Turkey, The Function of Alevi-Bektashi Theology in Modern Turkey, Political Alevism versus Political Sunnism: Convergences and Divergences, Development and Reformulation of a Returnee Identity as Alevi, Alevi Revivalism in Turkey, State-Community Relations in the Restructuring of Alevism, Ottoman Modernisation and Sabetaism, A Critical Survey on Ahl-e Haqq Studies in Europe and Iran, Taq?ya or Civil Religion? Druze Religious Specialists in the Framework of the Lebanese Confessional State, The Druze Religious Will as a Political Instrument, Alevis in Turkey—Alawites in Syria: Similarities and Differences, The Gnosis of Mountaineers and Townspeople. The Religion of the Syrian Alawites or the Nusairis, Urban Visions and Religious Communities: Access and Visibility, Epilogue: The scripturalization of Ali-oriented religions., List of participants

O autorze

Tord Olsson, Elisabeth Ozdalga, Catharina Raudvere