Preface to the First Edition

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Abbreviations ix
4. Preface to the Revised Edition xi
5. Preface to the First Edition xiii
6. 1. Preparation 1
7. 2. Testing 30
8. 3. The Prophet in Chains 57
9. 4. The New Religion 81
10. 5. Waiting 105
11. 6. The Prophet in Arms 133
12. 7. Disappointment and Hope 166
13. 8. A Comparative View 196
14. Notes 205
15. Index 231