State and Religion in Islamic Societies

Lapidus surveys Middle Eastern Islamic history and discusses the history of relations between the state and religion in Islamic countries. There appears to be notable differentiation of state and religious institutions in Islamic societies.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Past & present 1996-05 (151), p.3-27
Main Author: Lapidus, Ira M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caliphs
Church State Relationship
Communities
East and West
Government
History
History and sciences of religions
Islam
Islamic law
Law schools
Middle East
Muslims
Political movements
Politics
Religious institutions
Sufism
Temples
Western Society
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Summary:Lapidus surveys Middle Eastern Islamic history and discusses the history of relations between the state and religion in Islamic countries. There appears to be notable differentiation of state and religious institutions in Islamic societies.
ISSN:0031-2746
1477-464X