Apocalyptic Islam and Iranian Shi’ism

Guest: 
Abbas Amanat, Professor of History and International and Area Studies, and Director, Iranian Studies Initiative
May 6, 2009

A Professor of History and International and Area Studies, and Director of the Iranian Studies Initiative at the MacMillan Center, Professor Amanat’s teaching and research interests include modern Iran and the Middle East, Shi’ism, and apocalypticism. His principal publications include Pivot of the Universe andResurrection and Renewal. Professor Amanat talks about his newest book,Apocalyptic Islam and Iranian Shi’ism.

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Apocalyptic Islam and Iranian Shi’ism