The Heritage of Sufism: Classical Persian Sufism From Its Origins To Rumi (700-1300) V.1: Volume 1 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851681884 ISBN 13: 9781851681884

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 1999

Synopsis

The first volume in a three-volume set, this is a study of the rise of Persian Sufi spirituality and literature in Islam during the first six Muslim centuries. This collection of 24 essays covers the key achievements of the Muslim intellectual and cultural tradition in history, mysticism, philosophy and poetry. It demonstrates the positive role played by Sufi thinkers during this period. The subjects covered include: Sufi masters and schools; literature and poetry; spiritual chivalry; divine love; Persian Sufi literature - Rumi and 'Attar.

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Review:

This remarkable trilogy is likely to remain the definitive work in the field for many years.

--(Expository Times)

From the Back Cover:

Unique in its historical scope, this fascinating investigation makes a perfect guide for students and for those interested in Islamic mysticism.

An original contribution to Islamic Studies, this is the most up-to-date study of the rise of Persian Sufi spirituality and literature in Islam during the first six Muslim centuries.

This unique collection of twenty-four essays features contributions by such distinguished and internationally recognized specialists as Annemarie Schimmel, S.H. Nasr, Carl Ernst, William Chittick and J.T.P. de Bruijn. Covering the key achievements of the Muslim intellectual and cultural tradition in history, mysticism, philosophy and poetry, it demonstrates the positive role played by Sufi thinkers during this period. The subjects covered include:

· Sufi masters and schools
· literature and poetry
· spiritual chivalry
· divine love
· Persian Sufi literature: Rumi and ‘Attar

Celebrating the richness of the Sufi contribution to Islamic culture and its continuing relevance, this book has been written for students and all those wishing to develop their interest in spirituality and mysticism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1851681884
• ISBN 13: 9781851681884
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 708
• Editor: Lewisohn Leonard