Back to Search Start Over

The crisis of religious legitimacy in Iran.

Authors :
Roy, Olivier
Source :
Middle East Journal. Spring99, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p201. 16p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Analyzes the debate over the Islamic leadership and the role of Velayet-e Faqih in Iran in the era of President Muhammad Khatami. Basic tenets of the Iranian Revolution and its contradictions; Prevalence of the political state over religion; Political, religious and clerical crisis.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ISLAM & politics
IRANIAN politics & government, 1979-1997

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00263141
Volume :
53
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Middle East Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2151481

Tools

Authors Abstract Subjects Details