Historical Dictionary of Sufism

With more than 3,000 entries and cross-references on the history, main figures, institutions, theory, and literary works associated with Islams mystical tradition, Sufism, this dictionary brings together in one volume extensive historical information that helps put contemporary events into a historical context.

Sommario

Part 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Acknowledgments and Credits Part 3 Reader's Note Part 4 Maps Part 5 Chronology Part 6 Introduction Part 7 THE DICTIONARY Part 8 Glossary Part 9 Bibliography Part 10 About the Author

Info autore

John Renard is professor in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University, where he has taught Islamic studies, history of religion, and comparative theology since 1978.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Renard
• Editore: Scarecrow Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 28.05.2005
• EAN: 9780810853423
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-5342-3
• Pagine: 416
• Serie: Historical Dictionaries of Rel; Historical Dictionaries of Rel
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altre religioni