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Horufism

Hamid Algar

Explains the claim that Fazlallah was both returned Jesus and Mahdi and the esoteric reading of signs; later followers interpreted a ruler's victory as his return.

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Doctrinal cycles and Fazlallah's messianic identities; post-execution reception

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