A Shi'ite Anthology

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A Shi'ite Anthology

by 'Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Tabataba'i 		Views: 13441
A collection of sayings, sermons, prayers and writings that cover the three basic dimensions of Shi'ite tradition: 1. The Unity of God 2. The political, social and moral teachings and 3. The spiritual life. Translated by William Chittick, and Introduction by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.

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