The Hojjatiyeh Society in Iran Ideology and Practice from the 1950s to the Present
The Hojjatiyeh Society in Iran: Ideology and Practice from the 1950s to the Present by R. Cohen, published by Palgrave Macmillan US on February 6, 2013, offers an in-depth analysis of the Hojjatiyeh movement in Iran. This 194-page book examines the movement’s origins as an anti-Baha’i initiative in the 1950s, its subsequent underground status in the 1960s, and its resurgence following the 1979 Iranian revolution, highlighting the significant roles its members have played in Iranian politics.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the ideological and practical aspects of the Hojjatiyeh movement, focusing on its historical context and evolution. The book delves into themes related to political ideologies, the sociology of religion, and the intersection of religion and politics in the Middle East. This edition provides a scholarly perspective on a movement that has influenced contemporary Iranian society and politics, making it a relevant resource for those interested in political science and comparative religion.
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This book analyzes the evolution of the Hojjatiyeh movement in Iran, a semi-clandestine movement which emerged in the 1950s as an anti-Baha’i movement, went underground in the 1960s, and re-emerged openly after Iran’s 1979 revolution with its members coming to occupy some of the highest echelon posts in Iranian politics
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