Emancipation, empowerment and transition : historical, religious and political narratives among Iraqi Shi'a in dialogue with Catholic pastoral theology
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Kieran Flynn, 'Emancipation, empowerment and transition : historical, religious and political narratives among Iraqi Shi'a in dialogue with Catholic pastoral theology', [thesis], Irish School of Ecumenics, 2011, pp 285Download Item:
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Abstract:
This thesis reflects the concerns of Shi'i Muslims communities in Ireland and the
United Kingdom, in dialolgue with a Western Christian and Catholic voice. It introduces
the specific communities who have been my dialogue partners, examines their social
context and voices their particular concerns in order to provide a foundation for
understanding and dialogue. The thesis explores the main narratives of Iraqi Shi'i doctrine,
history and politics. These narratives are identified as emancipation, empowerment and
transition. I introduce Shi'i religious teaching in relation to the Imamate and the Ashura
Narrative which are central to Shi'i religious ritual, theology and self-understanding.
Author: Flynn, Kieran
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D'Arcy May, JohnQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
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