| Sufism: A Beginner's Guide Contributor(s): Chittick, William C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851685472 ISBN-13: 9781851685479 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: William C. Chittick, the leading scholar in the field, offers a compelling insight into the origins, context, and key themes of this fascinating movement. He draws upon the words of some of the greatest Sufi writers to give a fresh and revealing perspective on the teachings and beliefs of Sufism and its proponents. This fresh and authoritative book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Sufism, from complete beginners to students, scholars, and experts alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - Sufi |
| Dewey: 297.4 |
| Series: Beginner's Guides (Oneworld) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 8" (0.45 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Theometrics - Secular |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is mysticism? What does sufism mean today? William C. Chittick, the leading scholar in the field, offers a compelling insight into the origins, context, and key themes of this fascinating movement. After a general overview of the tradition, he draws upon the words of some of the greatest Sufi writers - among them Ibn Arabi, Baha Walad and Rumi himself - to give a fresh and revealing perspective on the teachings and beliefs of Sufism and its proponents. Fresh and authoritative, this sympathetic book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Sufism, from complete beginners to students, scholars and experts alike. |