RT Book
T1 Crises and conversions: the unlikely avenues of "Italian Shiism"
T2 Palgrave studies in new religions and alternative spiritualities
A1 Mirshahvalad, Minoo
LA English
PP Cham, Switzerland
PB Palgrave Macmillan
YR 2024
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1900434881
AB "This book explores the phenomenon of conversion to Shi'a Islam in Italy. It thoroughly examines the motivations behind this religious transition and scrutinizes the doctrinal characteristics that Shiism incorporates thanks to the contributions of Italian converts. The text emphasizes the significance of René Guénon's Traditionalism as a pivotal factor in driving this religious mobility. Additionally, the book delves into the writings of figures such as Julius Evola, who introduced Guénon to Italy, shedding light on Evola's impact on the youth in the post-World War II era. Furthermore, it evaluates the influence of Henry Corbin on this spiritual journey. To realize this study, between 2018 and 2023, Minoo Mirshahvalad employed multidisciplinary methods that integrated sociology and history." --
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BP192.7.I8
SN 3031558766
SN 9783031558764
K1 Shiites : Italy
K1 Shīʿah : Italy
K1 Muslim converts : Italy
K1 Chiites - Italie
K1 Chiisme - Italie
K1 Convertis musulmans - Italie