The Heritage of Sufism
Download or Read eBook The Heritage of Sufism PDF written by Leonard Lewisohn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Leonard Lewisohn |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 708 |
Release | : 2018-04-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781786075260 |
ISBN-13 | : 1786075261 |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Heritage of Sufism by : Leonard Lewisohn
Book excerpt: 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.