Jadid al-Islam

The Jewish "New Muslims" of Meshhed

Autor*innen

• Raphael Patai

Reihen

• Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology

Parameter

• 344 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Religion

Mehr zum Buch

Set against the backdrop of the 1839 attack on the Jewish community in Meshhed, the narrative explores the harrowing experiences of those who faced violence and forced conversion. It delves into the lives of individuals who either escaped to safety or outwardly embraced Islam while secretly maintaining their Jewish beliefs. The story highlights themes of faith, identity, and resilience in the face of persecution, illustrating the complex dynamics of survival within a hostile environment.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback