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Sufism: A Global History
Nile Green
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Description for Sufism: A Global History
Paperback. Sufism: A Global History is a unique account of global Sufism, tracing the gradual spread and adaptation of Sufi Islam through the Middle East into Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and in the 20th century Europe and America. Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 286 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368.
Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the Sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the Muslim world. Offering the first truly global account of the history of Sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of Sufi Islam through the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and ultimately into Europe and the United States.
Since their beginnings in the ninth century, the shrines, brotherhoods and doctrines of the Sufis held vast influence in almost every corner of the Muslim world. Offering the first truly global account of the history of Sufism, this illuminating book traces the gradual spread and influence of Sufi Islam through the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and ultimately into Europe and the United States.
- An ideal introduction to Sufism, requiring no background knowledge of Islamic history or thought
- Offers the first history of Sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring its movement and adaptation from the Middle East, through Asia and Africa, to Europe and ... Read more
- Covers the entire historical period of Sufism, from its ninth century origins to the end of the twentieth century
- Devotes equal coverage to the political, cultural, and social dimensions of Sufism as it does to its theology and ritual
- Dismantles the stereotypes of Sufis as otherworldly 'mystics', by anchoring Sufi Muslims in the real lives of their communities
- Features the most up-to-date research on Sufism available
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
286
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405157650
SKU
V9781405157650
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About Nile Green
Nile Green is professor of South Asian and Islamic history at UCLA. He has travelled and researched widely throughout the Islamic world, and has published extensively on Islamic history and Sufism.
Reviews for Sufism: A Global History
“It is therefore as welcome an addition to the upper-division Islamic studies classroom as it is to graduate seminars that focus on the history of Sufism.” (Journal of Islamic Studies, 1 September 2015) “How Green has managed this considerable feat is nearly as interesting as the contents of this engaging volume. Adequately annotated chapters encompassing four large chronological ... Read more