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The Druze, who can be traced back to 11th century Levant, have long intrigued scholars of the Middle East. Hitti reveals the remarkable Druze pantheon of semi-deities and investigates their dogmas and rituals, noting the stratification between the few Uqqal (elect wise ones) and the numerous Jahil (ignorant ones.).Hitti, Philip K. is the author of 'Origins of the Druze People and Religion', published 2008 under ISBN 9780863566905 and ISBN 0863566901.
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