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Roman Catholics and Shi'i Muslims: Prayer, Passion, and Politics. (Religion).(Brief Article)

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| March 01, 2002 | Gillum, Gary P. | (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Bill, James A. & John Alden Williams. Roman Catholics and Shi'i Muslims: Prayer, Passion, and Politics. Univ. of North Carolina. Mar. 2002. c.208p. permanent paper. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 0-8078-2689-8. $27.50. REL

Any attempt at comparing religions as disparate as Catholicism and Islam is praiseworthy but difficult. Bill (Reves Professor of International Studies & Government, Coll. of William & Mary) and Williams (humanities in religion, emeritus, Coll. of William & Mary) are under no illusions regarding the challenge they face. Fortunately, with careful work and a fluid writing style, they succeed. The authors have chosen to explicate Twelver Shi'i Islam, one …

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