Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries And the Rising of the Divine Lights - Couverture souple

'Arabi, Ibn

 
9781905937028: Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries And the Rising of the Divine Lights

Synopsis

A major work of mystical literature, this account focuses on 14 visions in the form of dramatic conversations with the divine, interspersed with dazzling visionary episodes regarding the nature of existence, humans' relationship with reality, and the way to achieve true happiness. The introduction presents a resume of Ibn 'Arabi's life and examines in detail the style and symbolism of the contemplations. Presented for the first time in English, this work is a superb example of Ibn 'Arabi's inimitable style and deep perception.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ibn 'Arabi was an eminent scholar and teacher of Islam in the Moorish culture of Andalusian Spain during the 12th century. Cecilia Twinch is an experienced translator who has published various articles and presented papers on Ibn 'Arabi in Europe, the United States, North Africa, and the Middle East. Pablo Beneito is a professor at the department of Arabic and Islamic Studies -- University of Seville.

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9780953451340: Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries: Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries And the Rising of the Divine Lights

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0953451348 ISBN 13 :  9780953451340
Editeur : Anqa Publishing, 2001
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