The Reflective Heart: Discovering Spiritual Intelligence in Ibn 'Arabi's 'Meccan Illuminations' - Softcover

Morris, James Winston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1887752676 ISBN 13: 9781887752671

Publisher: Fons Vitae,US, 2005

Synopsis

For centuries Ibn &;Arabi has been considered the &;Greatest Master&; of Islamic spiritual teaching, but Western readers have only recently had access to his greatest writings. This introduction to Ibn &;Arabi&;s Meccan Illuminations highlights the mysticism and realization of Sufi spiritual life, providing an intellectually penetrating look without requiring specialized knowledge. The development of several key themes and modes of reflection in Ibn &;Arabi&;s spiritual teachings are explored as are the gradually unfolding meanings that distinguish this important classical text of Sufi practice.

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About the Author

James Morris is the Sharjah chair of Islamic studies in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter in England. He has taught Islamic and comparative religious studies at Princeton, Temple, Oberlin, and the Institute of Ismaili Studies in Paris and in London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fons Vitae,US
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887752676
• ISBN 13: 9781887752671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 424