Matti Moosa was a professor of history and comparative religions at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is also the author of Maronites in History.
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Moosa's book is an accessible and useful summary of what is known about the heterodox Shiites.-- "American Historical Review" The religious beliefs, ceremonies and rise to political power of the Nusayris in Syria are documented here in fascinating detail.-- "International Affairs" This study is unique and surely will hold a prominent place in Islamic literature for generations to come.-- "Journal of Third World Studies" Extremist Shiites: The Ghulat Sects is an extremely useful work. It contains a mass of information on little known Muslim sects, their origin, development, religious practices, and present status--the last being perhaps the most significant part of the research done on this subject.-- "Journal of Church and State"