Ikhwan al-Safa'

A Brotherhood of Idealists on the Fringe of Orthodox Islam

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

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The Ikhwan Al- Safa' or Brethren of Purity were a highly secretive group of tenth-century Shi'ite thinkers, their identities remaining unclear even today. Renowned for creating the legendary Rasa'il Ikhwan al-Safa, an encyclopedia of philosophical sciences, they proposed a coherent intellectual system that sought to reconcile human reasoning with prophetic revelation. This fascinating survey provides a clear, objective and innovative introduction to the Brethren of Purity and their encyclopedic project, showing its critical place in the history of Arabic science, philosophy and literature.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-02-22
Mått135 x 216 x 15 mm
Vikt327 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieMakers of the Muslim World
Antal sidor160
FörlagOneworld Publications
ISBN9781851684045

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Acknowledgement INTRODUCTIONShi‘ismPhilosophyThe tenth century 1 ESOTERICISMThe nameThe problem of date and authorshipAncient evidenceLater conjecturesModern confusionThe tangible corpus of epistles 2 EMANATIONISMThe formation of the universeThe creation of timeComing-to-be and passing-awayThe place of man in God’s creationMan’s double natureThe sin of the First AdamEschatological prospects 3 MILLENARIANISMAstrological determinismThe theory of prophetic cyclesThe origin of prophetic astrologyA propitious conjunction in sightThe Sleepers of the CaveConcealment and manifestationThe rising of the three qa’ims 4 ENCYCLOPAEDISMThe classification of knowledgePropaedeutic sciencesReligious sciencesPhilosophical sciencesThe subdivisions of philosophyComparison of the systems 5 SYNCRETISMThe Greek heritagePersian and Indian influencesReconciling profane and sacred wisdomThe interpretation of the Qur’anThe leveling of sacred authoritiesThe ultimate books 6 IDEALISMOther confessionsReligious lawThe true imamImagined propagandaThe sessions of scienceMetaphors for Utopia EpilogueGuide to further readingIndex of passages from the Rasa’il Ikhwan al-Safa’General index