Myth and Mobilization in Revolutionary Iran: The Use of the Friday Congregational Sermon

Myth and Mobilization in Revolutionary Iran: The Use of the Friday Congregational Sermon
ISBN-10
1879383217
ISBN-13
9781879383210
Category
Religion / Reference
Pages
261
Language
English
Published
1994
Publisher
American University Press
Author
Haggay Ram

Description

Based on an in-depth analysis of the Friday congregational sermon in Iran during a period of religious and political tumult, this volume examines the ideology of the Islamic Revolution. The author isolates and discusses certain critical themes in the ideology of the Revolution and how they are expressed in the sermons. Ram also analyzes the exposition of these themes through Shi'i Islamic myths, a method meant to facilitate the mass mobilization of the populace in the Revolution. He also examines the historical, political, and sociological implications of the sermons.

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