Who are the Druze? In this video, we explore the history, culture, and beliefs of the Druze people — a small but influential religious community mainly found in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.
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Betts, Robert Brenton (2009). "The Druze". Yale University Press.
Daftary, Farhad (2007). "The Isma'ilis: Their history and doctrines". Cambridge University Press.
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