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Esoteric traditions in Islamic thought
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- Book Synopsis
- The notion of esoteric knowledge is one of the pillars of Islamic intellectual tradition. Though most visible in Sufism, it also dominated the first three and a half centuries of Shi'ite thought. 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.
- About The Author
- Leonard Lewisohn was Research Associate in Esoteric Traditions in Islam in the Department of Academic Research of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. He was the author, editor, and translator of many leading books and articles in the area of Sufism and lectured widely on the subject.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780861548644
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oneworld Academic, (12 September 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 448
- Weight
- 540 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 153 x 32 mm
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