Dissolving into Being : The Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy

William Rory Dickson

ISBN 10: 1905937784 / ISBN 13: 9781905937783

Edité par Anqa Publishing Okt 2024, 2024

Neuware - Dissolving into Being is an introduction to Sufi philosophy, a tradition based on theteachings of Ibn 'Arabi (d.1240), Sufism's most influential master. His voluminouswritings offer a treasury of wisdom, yet their vintage and complexity can limit theirpurview to experts. To help bridge the gap between specialized studies of Sufiphilosophy and a broader readership, Dissolving into Being offers a moderncommentary on key passages of Ibn 'Arabi's foremost work, The Gemstones ofWisdom, drawing out its profound insights on the unity of life, the reality of loveand the mysterious nature of destiny, death and what follows. In the process ofdoing so, the book explores key elements of the Islamic Sufi-tradition and offersan overview of the Sufi path of spiritual transformation, all the while pointing to thedeep resonance of Sufi philosophy with other religions and philosophies.Although such works are much more widely available for other (what we might call) mysticalphilosophical traditions, there is little available on Sufi philosophy that is notexplicitly oriented towards a strictly academic readership. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781905937783

Synopsis :

A brilliant new introduction to Sufi philosophy, a tradition traced back to the works of Sufism’s most renowned master, Ibn ‘Arabi (d. 1240). To help bridge the gap between specialized studies of Ibn ‘Arabi and a more general readership, Dissolving into Being highlights several of his insights, on subjects ranging from the origin of the world and the reality of love, to the nature of life after death, destiny, peace and conflict, and religious diversity, all through an exploration of his masterwork Gemstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-hikam). Will appeal to anyone interested in Sufism and how it impacts on contemporary issues, as well as those with a more specific interest in the writings of Ibn ‘Arabi.|

A brilliant new introduction to Sufi philosophy, a tradition traced back to the works of Sufism’s most renowned master, Ibn ‘Arabi (d. 1240). 

À propos de l'auteur:

Associate Professor and Chair of Religion and Culture at the University of Winnipeg, author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (2018) and Unveiling Sufism: From Manhattan to Mecca (2017).

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Titre : Dissolving into Being : The Wisdom of Sufi ...
Éditeur : Anqa Publishing Okt 2024
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Taschenbuch
Etat : Neu