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Islamic Mysticism: A Short History (themes In Islamic Studies) by Knysh, Alexander D. is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.
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The book provides a general survey of the history of Islamic mysticism (Sufism) since its inception up to the present. It combines chronological and personality-based approaches to the subject with a thematic discussion of major Sufi notions and institutions. Sufism is examined from a variety of different perspectives: as a vibrant social institution, a specific form of artistic expression (mainly poetic), an ascetic and contemplative practice, and a distinct intellectual tradition that derived
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Common subject areas: religion, theology.
- Author
- Knysh, Alexander D.
- Publisher
- Brill Academic Pub
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9789004107175
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Sufi, Religion, Philosophy
- Rating
- 3.22 / 5 (9 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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