Shi'ism and the 'Ashura Ritual in Lebanon [Hardcover]

Augustus R. Norton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2005 | ISBN-10: 0863569382 | ISBN-13: 978-0863569388

This book is a richly descriptive and illustrated account of the annual two day Shi'ite ritual of 'Ashura —the major commemoration of the suffering and martyrdom of Imam Husain. Norton describes the phenomena surrounding the event, the atmosphere, the crowds and chaos, and the drama of the Karbala theater. Examples from Iran, India, and Trinidad are introduced, along with comparative perspectives on Christian passion plays.

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Book Description

This book is a richly descriptive and illustrated account of the annual two day Shi'ite ritual of 'Ashura —the major commemoration of the suffering and martyrdom of Imam Husain. Norton describes the phenomena surrounding the event, the atmosphere, the crowds and chaos, and the drama of the Karbala theater. Examples from Iran, India, and Trinidad are introduced, along with comparative perspectives on Christian passion plays.

About the Author

Augustus R. Norton is Senior Fulbright Scholar at the Centre for Behavioural Research at the American University of Beirut, and Professor of International Relations at Boston University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Saqi Books (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863569382
• ISBN-13: 978-0863569388
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,480,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)