Soaring Minaret

Abu Bakr al-Wasiti and the Rise of Baghdadi Sufism

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

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The development of early Islamic mysticism and metaphysics is presented through the life and work of theologian Abu Bakr al-Wasiti.Sufi scholar Abu Bakr al-Wasiti (d. ca. 320 AH/932 CE) was called a "soaring minaret" for his cutting comments and keen theological insights. Wasiti's life is little known today, but elements of his lost Qur

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Utgivningsdatum2010-07-01
Mått152 x 229 x 20 mm
Vikt363 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor152
FörlagState University of New York Press
ISBN9781438431710

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Mellanösterns historia inom Historia och arkeologi
Islam inom Filosofi och religion

"Considering the disparate nature of the sources, Silvers does an excellent job situating Wāsiṭī within the larger eastward movement of Baghdadi Sufism … Silvers is able to breathe life into Wāsiṭī's thought." — Review of Middle East Studies"Silvers' approach is refreshing and useful as she details the historical context as well as the intellectual history of early mystics … Silvers offers us a comprehensive and comprehensible presentation of the intellectual development of Islamic mysticism and metaphysics within the context of the historical development and spread of Sufism." — NewBooksinIslamicStudies.com