Sufism : an introduction to the mystical tradition of Islam / Carl W. Ernst.
| Author/creator | Ernst, Carl W., 1950- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boston, Mass. ; London : Shambhala, 2011. |
| Copyright Date | ©1997 |
| Description | xxiii, 263 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | List of figures -- Preface to the 2011 edition -- Preface to the first edition -- 1. What is Sufism? -- 2. The sacred sources of Sufism -- 3. Saints and sainthood -- 4. The names of God, meditation, and mystical experience -- 5. The Sufi orders: mastery, discipleship, and initiation -- 6. Sufi poetry -- 7. Sufi music and dance -- 8. Sufism in the contemporary world -- Notes -- Select bibliography -- Select discography -- Index. |
| Abstract | "Ernst explores the broadest range of Sufi philosophies and practices to provide one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to Sufism available in English. He traces the history of the movement from the earliest days of Islam to the present day, along the way examining its relationship to the larger world of Islam and its encounters with both fundamentalism and secularism in the modern world"--P. [4] of cover. |
| General note | Previously published as The Shambala guide to Sufism. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-249) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010053253 |
| ISBN | 9781590308844 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1590308840 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BP189 .E76 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |