description: A search for the “poetic facts” of heresy in Islamic history, ranging from “sacred pederasty” in Persian sufism and forbidden imagery in Islamic art to the inner teachings of the Assassins, the heretical influences on Shiite terrorism, and the mystical uses of wine, opium, and hashish.
language: English
title: Scandal: Essays in Islamic Heresy
titlecomplete: Scandal: Essays in Islamic Heresy
genres: History, Religion
ratings_count: 35
publisher: Autonomedia