@article{article_1771880, title={A Sociological Study on Abdi̇zade’s History of Amasya: Religious Groups in Amasya}, journal={Amasya İlahiyat Dergisi}, pages={109–140}, year={2025}, DOI={10.18498/amailad.1771880}, author={Budak, Abdulhamit}, keywords={Din Sosyolojisi, Amasya, Hüseyin Hüsameddin Yasar, Dini Gruplar, Tarihsel Sosyoloji.}, abstract={Since groups constitute one of the essential components of the social structure, they form a fundamental subject of sociological inquiry. A subcategory of social groups, religious groups are examined from the perspective of the sociology of religion. In order to better understand the interactions of contemporary religious groups with social life, it is necessary to possess knowledge of their historically rooted origins. In addition, a researcher seeking to acquire knowledge about the religious history of a city must become familiar with the religious groups that have played significant roles within its religious and social structure. Gaining insight into both the historical origins of these groups and their functions within the city’s social fabric requires recourse to works on urban history, which contain a wealth of information on religious groups and are regarded as one of the primary sources for scholars. In his Amasya History, Hüseyin Hüsameddin Yaşar mentions the names of numerous religious groups that influenced the city’s social structure. These groups fulfilled significant functions in shaping the religious and social life of the city and played crucial roles in the formation of its present social fabric. The social and religious impact of these groups was not confined to the city itself; throughout history, they also influenced the religious landscape and social structures of the states to which they belonged. This study examines the diversity of religious groups in the city of Amasya from the perspective of Hüseyin Hüsameddin Yaşar, aiming to demonstrate the extent of their social influence and the ways in which they shaped the city’s socio-cultural and religious life. Following a general introduction concerning Hüseyin Hüsameddin Yaşar, an overview of the history of Amasya is provided. Subsequently, general information and definitions regarding religious groups are discussed. Subsequently, the findings concerning religious groups identified through the examination of the twelve-volume work are presented in a systematic manner. The interactions of the religious groups mentioned in this extensive work with the city’s social structure constitute a subject broad enough to warrant a separate study. Therefore, this article confines itself to providing information about the religious groups mentioned and the social structures that developed around them, limiting the scope of inquiry accordingly. This study primarily aims to identify the religious groups that shape the religious geography of the city.The subject of this study is significant not only in terms of examining the place of religious groups in the history of Amasya, but also in revealing what these groups represented within the intellectual world of Hüseyin Hüsameddin Yaşar. This research, which involves processes such as reviewing the author’s work, identifying the religious groups, and collecting information about them by consulting various sources, employs the document analysis method. Keywords: Sociology of Religion, Amasya, Hüseyin Hüsameddin Yaşar, Religious Groups, Historical Sociology.}, number={26}, publisher={Amasya Üniversitesi}