An Image of the Shi’a Imamiyyah in the New Catholic Encyclopedia
Part of the studies of Western Islamologists in the field of Shiism presents in the form of encyclopedias. Encyclopedia plays an important role in guiding scientific studies as well as public opinions. One of the most prestigious English encyclopedias in the field of religious studies is the New Catholic Encyclopedia. Some parts of this encyclopedia are dedicated to Shi’ism. Using a descriptive-analytical and desk-research method, this paper analyzes the Shi’a Imamiyyah position in New Catholic Encyclopedia. The results show that although some parts of this encyclopedia are correct, the image of the Shiite is not complete. Rejecting the issue of the Prophet’s immediate succession and originality of Mahdavism are among the major weaknesses of this encyclopedia.
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