Historical dictionary of the Druzes
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Historical dictionary of the Druzes
（Historical dictionaries of people and cultures, no. 3）
Scarecrow Press, 2006
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"Chronology": p. xxiii-xxx
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-208)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Druzes are one of the smallest, least studied, and most esoteric religious communities in the Middle East. This is because the Druze teachings remain inaccessible not only to outsiders but also to uninitiated members within the Druze community itself. Furthermore, proselytizing-inducing someone to convert to one's own religious faith-has been prohibited since the establishment of the sect in the 11th century. In order to resist assimilation by the various empires and colonial powers that sought to dominate them-the Byzantines, various Arab dynasties, the Mamluks and Ottomans, the British and French, in addition to the nations that govern them-the Druzes disguise and conceal their beliefs. Therefore, not much is known by outsiders about the Druzes. This dictionary provides nearly one thousand concise and informative cross-referenced A to Z entries on religious, political, and cultural themes, as well as entries on a number of major families and individuals (artists, writers, diplomats, and leaders) who have contributed to the Druze communities. This volume is also complemented with a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and several maps, plates, and genealogical tables.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Note on Translation and Transliteration Part 5 Acronyms and Abbreviations Part 6 Maps Chapter 7 Druze Communities in the Middle East Chapter 8 Druze Towns and Villages in Lebanon Chapter 9 Druze Towns and Villages in Syria Chapter 10 Druze Towns and Villages in Israel Part 11 Chronology Part 12 Introduction Part 13 THE DICTIONARY Part 14 Appendixes Chapter 15 A. The Fatimids Chapter 16 B. The Buhturis Chapter 17 C. The Ma'nis Chapter 18 D. The Shihabis Part 19 Bibliography Part 20 About the Author
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