Early Islamic Mysticism

Early Islamic Mysticism
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Publisher : Paulist Press
Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : 0809136198
ISBN-13 : 9780809136193
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Book Synopsis Early Islamic Mysticism by : Michael Anthony Sells

Download or read book Early Islamic Mysticism written by Michael Anthony Sells and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume makes available and accessible the writings of the crucial early period of Islamic mysticism during which Sufism developed as one of the world's major mystical traditions. The texts are accompanied by commentary on their historical, literary and philosophical context.


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