The Jews of Iran: The History, Religion and Culture of a Community in the Islamic World

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Houman M. Sarshar (Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History, USA)

The Jews of Iran

The History, Religion and Culture of a Community in the Islamic World

Houman M. Sarshar (Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History, USA)

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English

I.B. Tauris
10 January 2019

Literary studies: general; History; Middle Eastern history; Gender studies, gender groups; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Jewish studies

Living continuously in Iran for over 2700 years, Jews have played an integral role in the history of the country. Frequently understood as a passive minority group, and often marginalized by

the Zoroastrian and succeeding Muslim hegemony, the Jews of Iran are instead portrayed in this book as having had an active role in the development of Iranian history, society, and culture. Examining ancient texts, objects, and art from a wide range of times and places throughout Iranian history, as well as the medieval trade routes along which these would have travelled, The Jews of Iran offers in-depth analysis of the material and visual culture of this community. Additionally, an exploration of more modern accounts of Jewish women's experiences sheds light on the social history and transformations of the Jews of Iran from the rule of Cyrus the Great (c. 600-530 BCE) to the Iranian Revolution of 1978/9.

This long view of the Jewish cultural influence on Iran's social, economic, and political development makes this book a unique contribution to the field of Judeo-Iranian studies and to the study of Iranian history.

Edited by: Houman M. Sarshar (Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History USA)
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 313g
ISBN: 9781788319263
ISBN 10: 1788319265
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 10 January 2019
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Houman Sarshar is an independent scholar and director of publications at the Center for Iranian Jewish Oral History (CIJOH) in Los Angeles, USA. He is also consulting editor of Judeo-Persian Studies for the Encyclopaedia Iranica.