Preface

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1
The Emergence of Shi'ism

Chapter 2
The First Discussion

Chapter 3
The Second Discussion

Chapter 4
The Third Discussion

Chapter 5
The Emergence of the Shi'ites 

Chapter 6
The First Discussion  

Chapter 7
The Second Discussion

Chapter 8
The Third Discussion

Chapter 9
Appendix: The Moral and Intellectual Preparation for 'Ali's Guardianship and Succession

Chapter 10
The First Discussion

Chapter 11
The Second Discussion

Chapter 12
The Third Discussion 

Chapter 13
Bibliography

Footnotes