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Sto caricando le informazioni... Sufism: A New History of Islamic Mysticismdi Alexander Knysh
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. Curse you, Princeton University Press marketing department! Knysh has written a history of Sufism; unfortunately, it is not this book, which is quite consciously a history of discourse about Sufism. As that sentence suggests, it's a real slog, and would have benefited by not being forced into an unnatural, monographic form. This is a series of potentially interesting essays, none of which are given the time they need to breathe. For experts only, I would guess, and I am no expert. ( ) nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
A pathbreaking history of Sufism, from the earliest centuries of Islam to the present After centuries as the most important ascetic-mystical strand of Islam, Sufism saw a sharp decline in the twentieth century, only to experience a stunning revival in recent decades. In this comprehensive new history of Sufism from the earliest centuries of Islam to today, Alexander Knysh, a leading expert on the subject, reveals the tradition in all its richness. Knysh explores how Sufism has been viewed by both insiders and outsiders since its inception. He examines the key aspects of Sufism, from definitions and discourses to leadership, institutions, and practices. He devotes special attention to Sufi approaches to the Qur'an, drawing parallels with similar uses of scripture in Judaism and Christianity. He traces how Sufism grew from a set of simple moral-ethical precepts into a sophisticated tradition with professional Sufi masters (shaykhs) who became powerful players in Muslim public life but whose authority was challenged by those advocating the equality of all Muslims before God. Knysh also examines the roots of the ongoing conflict between the Sufis and their fundamentalist critics, the Salafis--a major fact of Muslim life today. Based on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, Sufism is an indispensable account of a vital aspect of Islam. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)297.4Religions Other Religions Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith Sufi, MysticismClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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