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This volume deals with the history of popular religion in Turkey from its origins in the 13th century; the formation of the heterodoxies known as Bektashism and Alevism which are characterised by their syncretism and their religious tolerance; and the bipartition of these currents, both of which refer to the popular saint Hadji Bektash. This fascinating book analyses their beliefs and practices, offers a summary of their rich literature, and treats of the present evolution of these currents, their further prospects, and their anthropocentric, inter-denominational and ecumenical character.

Bektashi --- Sufism --- Hacı Bektaş Veli, --- -Sofism --- Mysticism --- Bektashites --- Dervishes --- Islamic sects --- Shiites --- Islam --- Haci Bektas Veli --- -Haci Bektas Veli --- -Bektashites --- Sofism --- Hacı Bektaş Veli, --- Bektach, --- Bektaş Veli, --- Bektās̲h̲ Walī, --- Ḥacī Bektaş-i Velī, --- Hacibektaş Veli, --- Hacıbektaş Veli, --- Ḥād̲j̲d̲j̲ī Bektās̲h̲ Walī, --- Hadji Bektach, --- Ḥajjī Bektāsh Walī, --- حاجى بكتاش ولى --- Hacı Bektaş Veli, - active 13th century