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Moojan Momen
Dr Moojan Momen was born in Iran, but was raised and educated in England, attending the University of Cambridge. He has a special interest in the study of the Baha’i Faith and Shi`i Islam, both from the viewpoint of their history and their doctrines. In recent years, his interests have extended to the study of the phenomenon of religion. His most recent publications include The Baha’i Communities of Iran, 1851–1921: Volume 1: The North Of Iran 1851–1921 (George Ronald, 2015) and Shi’i Islam: A Beginner’s Guide (Oneworld, 2015). He has contributed numerous articles to Encyclopedia Iranica as well as papers to academic journals such as Implicit Religion, Nova Religio, The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions, Iranian Studies, Journal of Religious History and British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society.
