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Unveiling Sufism: From Manhattan to Mecca
William Rory Dickson
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Description for Unveiling Sufism: From Manhattan to Mecca
Paperback. Beginning with Sufism as it is lived today, each chapter further unveils the complexities of Sufism, journeying through a variety of historical, political, and cultural contexts, moving deeper into the past, and closer to the origin and heart of Sufism. Num Pages: 288 pages, 35 figures. BIC Classification: HRHX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 739.
In contrast to most introductory texts on Sufism, this work begins not with the historical past, but with the contemporary present. Beginning with Sufism as it is lived today, each chapter further unveils the complexities of Sufism, journeying through a variety of historical, political, and cultural contexts, moving deeper into the past, and closer to the origin and heart of Sufism. This geneological framework will enable the reader to understand the patterns of connection between contemporary manifestations of Sufism and past realities. To ensure that the full range of Sufism's varied expressions is taken into account, each chapter is divided ... Read more
In contrast to most introductory texts on Sufism, this work begins not with the historical past, but with the contemporary present. Beginning with Sufism as it is lived today, each chapter further unveils the complexities of Sufism, journeying through a variety of historical, political, and cultural contexts, moving deeper into the past, and closer to the origin and heart of Sufism. This geneological framework will enable the reader to understand the patterns of connection between contemporary manifestations of Sufism and past realities. To ensure that the full range of Sufism's varied expressions is taken into account, each chapter is divided ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Equinox Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
739g
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781792445
SKU
V9781781792445
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Ref
99-16
About William Rory Dickson
William Rory Dickson is an Assistant Professor for the Religion and Culture Department at the University of Winnipeg. Meena Sharify-Funk is an Associate Professor for the Religion and Culture Department at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Reviews for Unveiling Sufism: From Manhattan to Mecca
Overall, this volume is strongly recommended for researchers and academicians engaged in [the] field of Sufi studies.
Mohammad Irfan Shah, Reading Religion, March 8, 2018
Mohammad Irfan Shah, Reading Religion, March 8, 2018