Leonard Lewisohn

Esoteric Traditions in Islamic Thought (eBook, ePUB)

An Anthology of Texts on Esoteric Knowledge and Gnosis in Islam

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The notion of esoteric knowledge is one of the pillars of the intellectual traditions in Islam. Though most visible in Sufism, it also dominated the first three and a half centuries of Shi'ite thought, speaking to a commonality of ideas across sectarian boundaries and philosophical schools. In this rich anthology, Leonard Lewisohn explores Islamic esotericism through the works of eleven authors who flourished in Persia, Central Asia and Asia Minor from the eleventh to the nineteenth centuries. He presents excerpts from each text in translation, accompanying these with introductions to the author's life, works and thought. In the course of his erudite and enlightening commentary, he explores the common ground of esoteric thought and terminology, revealing a unity of perspective among Muslim thinkers. For anyone interested in Islamic mysticism, this volume is a valuable resource, featuring selections from works by Mustamli Bukhari, Ghazali, Maybudi, Hamadhani, Ibn Arabi, 'Izz al-Din Kashani, Haydar Amuli, Turkah Isfahani, Mulla Sadra, 'Abd al-Razzaq Lahiji and Sabziwari.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780861548651
• Artikelnr.: 69440015

Autorenporträt

Leonard Lewisohn is Research Associate in Esoteric Traditions in Islam in the Department of Academic Research of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. He is the author, editor, and translator of many leading books and articles in the area of Sufism and lectures widely on the subject.