Imamology in Ismaili Gnosis. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers, 2015.
The fifth book of Dr. Diana Steigerwald entitled Imamology in Ismaili
Gnosis just came out. It analyses the concept of Imama developed by
Ismailis in different historical and cultural contexts. The present study
attempts to bring light on the evolution of Nizari Ismaili Imamology
from Imam Ali to the present Imam.
The main goal is to discover how Ismailis understand the Imam and the concept of Imama based on his teaching or that of his closest disciples.
The book covers five distinct historical periods: pre-Fatimid, Fatimid,
Alamut(487/1094 to 655/1257), Gnanic (773/1370 to 1233/1818) and the
recent period (1233/1818 to the present).
You can order the book on the website of the Publishers:
http://www.manoharbooks.com/