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Thirty-five years after its original publication, Mystical Dimensions of Islam still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism, the main form of Islamic mysticism. This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel’s historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism, from its beginnings through the nineteenth century.
Schimmel’s sensitivity and deep understanding of Sufism — its origins, development, and historical context — as well as her erudite examination of Sufism as reflected in Islamic poetry, draw readers into the mood, the vision, and the way of the Sufi. In the foreword, distinguished Islam scholar Carl W. Ernst comments on the continuing vitality of Schimmel’s book and the advances in the study of Sufism that have occurred since the work first appeared.
Editions of Mystical Dimensions of Islam
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- ISBN 9780807899762
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469602714
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807869338
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890840240
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Thirty-five years after its original publication, Mystical Dimensions of Islam still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism, the main form of Islamic mysticism. This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel’s historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism, from its beginnings through the nineteenth century.
Schimmel’s sensitivity and deep understanding of Sufism — its origins, development, and historical context — as well as her erudite examination of Sufism as reflected in Islamic poetry, draw readers into the mood, the vision, and the way of the Sufi. In the foreword, distinguished Islam scholar Carl W. Ernst comments on the continuing vitality of Schimmel’s book and the advances in the study of Sufism that have occurred since the work first appeared.
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Thirty-five years after its original publication, Mystical Dimensions of Islam still stands as the most valuable introduction to Sufism, the main form of Islamic mysticism. This edition brings to a new generation of readers Annemarie Schimmel’s historical treatment of the transnational phenomenon of Sufism, from its beginnings through the nineteenth century.
Schimmel’s sensitivity and deep understanding of Sufism — its origins, development, and historical context — as well as her erudite examination of Sufism as reflected in Islamic poetry, draw readers into the mood, the vision, and the way of the Sufi. In the foreword, distinguished Islam scholar Carl W. Ernst comments on the continuing vitality of Schimmel’s book and the advances in the study of Sufism that have occurred since the work first appeared.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mystical Dimensions of Islam?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Islam > Islam: branches and groups > Islamic groups: Sufis
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How long is Mystical Dimensions of Islam and how many pages does it have?
Mystical Dimensions of Islam has 544 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mystical Dimensions of Islam?
Annemarie Schimmel, Carl W. Ernst
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Mystical Dimensions of Islam is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807899762) and ebook(ISBN 9781469602714) and ebook(ISBN 9780807869338) and pdf(ISBN 9798890840240)
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