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The Alevis in Turkey

The Alevis in Turkey

David Shankland

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2003
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Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9780700716067

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The example of the Alevis of Turkey is used to contribute to debates over the role of Islam in the modern world. It is argued there is nothing inherently secular-proof within Islam, but belief depends on the wider social and religious context.

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