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The Heritage of Sufism: Classical Persian Sufism from Its Origins to Rumi (700-1300) Vol 1 (Heritage of Sufism)

The Heritage of Sufism: Classical Persian Sufism from Its Origins to Rumi (700-1300) Vol 1 (Heritage of Sufism)

by Leonard Lewisohn (Author)

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    Paperback 1999

    $62.39
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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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 704
 Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 24 Jun 1999
ISBN 10: 1851681884
ISBN 13: 9781851681884

Media Reviews
This remarkable tirlogy is likely to remain the definitive work in the field for many years. * Expository Times *
Author Bio
Leonard Lewisohn is a Research Associate at the Centre of Near and Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS, University of London, and is Outreach Coordinator at the Department of Academic Research at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, where he also teaches Persian. His specialist areas include Persian literature and poetry, Sufism, Middle Easters and Islamic Studies. His previous books include Beyond Faith and Infidelity: the Sufi Poetry and Teachings of Mahmud Shabistari.