Twelver Shiism: Unity and Diversity in the Life of Islam, 632 to 1722

This volume charts the history of Twelver Shi’ism and the processes underlying the development of its key distinctive doctrines and practices which ensured its survival in the face of repeated internal and external challenges.

Reviews of Twelver Shiism: Unity and Diversity in the Life of Islam, 632 to 1722

"Newman's analysis provides a valuable perspective and numerous insights into the long intellectual developments which it covers. Moreover, showing as it does what can be achieved through diligent application of the biographical and bibliographical sources, the work has much to offer as a model for further studies." – George Warner, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society