Reincarnation, Sect Unity, and Identity among the Druze

A belief in reincarnation is atypical within Islam, although exceptions exist with a few small sects. This essay analyzes the role that reincarnation plays in maintaining a sense of unity and identity among the Druze, an Islamic sect residing primarily in the Levantine Middle East. It also describes...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ethnology 2006-03, Vol.45 (2), p.87-104
1. Verfasser:	BENNETT, Anne
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Brothers Children Cultural identity Death Attitudes Druses Druze Ethnology Fathers Generalities Islam Islamic culture Middle East Middle Eastern Cultural Groups Mothers Muslims Political factors Rebirth Reincarnation Religion, magic, witchcraft Religions, beliefs, worships Religious aspects Religious Beliefs Siblings Social aspects Soul
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