Yezidism is a minority religion that is largely based on tradition rather than scripture. In the homelands - Turkey; Iraq; Syria and Transcaucasia - its world-view is closely connected with local culture; and most easily understood in that context. From the 1960s onwards; an increasing number of Yezidis from Turkey; Iraq and Syria were forced to migrate to Western Europe. After the fall of the Soviet Union; many Yezidis from Armenia and Georgia moved to Russia and the Ukraine. This work addresses the question of differences in perception of the religion between Yezidi migrants who grew up in the homeland and those who were mainly socialised in the Diaspora. It is based on extensive qualitative research among Yezidis of different generations in Germany and Russia.
#1138894 in Books 2009-07-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .30 x 7.80 x 9.30l; .85 #File Name: 235250087784 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. good bookBy Bryan R. LovejoyGood over all book on the little know battle of Hanau; Like most books form HC the transation needs work; but fills a much needed void about this 1814 battle0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Lance A RunolfssonBad translation but some useful maps and OOB info0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jonathan B. WilderGreat series
