Transformation of Muslim Mystical Thought in the Ottoman Empire
The Rise of the Halveti Order, 1350-1650
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
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One of more poorly understood aspects of the history of the Ottoman Empire has been the flourishing of Sufi mysticism under its auspices. This study tracks the evolution of the Halvetî order from its modest origins in medieval Azerbaijan to the emergence of its influential Sa'bâniyye branch, whose range extended throughout the Empire at the height of its expansion. By carefully reconstructing the lives of formerly obscure figures in the history of the order, a complex picture emerges of the connections of Halveti groups with the Ottoman state and society. Even more importantly, since the Sa'bâniyye branch of the order grew out of the towns and villages of the northern Anatolian mountains rather than the major urban centres, this work has the added benefit of bringing a unique perspective to how Ottoman subjects lived, worked, and worshiped outside the major urban centres of the Empire. Along the way, it sheds light on less-visible actors in society, such as women and artisans, and challenges widely-held generalizations about the activities and strategies of Ottoman mystics.Key Features*Based almost entirely on unpublished manuscripts*Gives invaulable insights to historical primary sources*Allows Ottoman subjects to speak in their own words*The first English-language study of the Halveti order
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2010-10-19
- Mått156 x 234 x 28 mm
- Vikt654 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor352
- FörlagEdinburgh University Press
- ISBN9780748639236
- UtmärkelserWinner of The Islamic Republic of Iran's World Award for Book of the Year 2012