Essential Sufism by Robert Frager (English) Paperback Book

Description: Essential Sufism by Robert Frager, Clifton Fadiman An introduction to Sufism drawing together the most important poems, prayers, proverbs essays and meditations from many Sufi traditions and profiling the key teachers, artists, and philosophers of Sufism along with its history, beliefs and modern-day flowering. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Foreword by Huston Smith Fans of the Sufi master Rumi will delight in this delectable feast of colourful, passionate Sufi writings and wisdom – including poems, essays, prayers, and meditations by the greatest Sufi writers and teachers of all time. The first accessible and broad-ranging sourcebook of key Sufi writings, Essential Sufism draws together more than 300 stories, fables, aphorisms, short writings, and poems that reveal the heart of Islamic mysticism. Each selection has been chosen for the beauty and emotional impact that have made the work of Sufi writers such as Rumi so popular. The poets and writers chosen here â" including Ibn Arabi, Al-Ghazzali, Hafiz, Attar, Koranic writers, and, of course, Rumi â" will fascinate newcomers to Sufism, delight old hands, and provide a matchless overview of a mystical tradition that has touched a dozen cultures and endured for more than 1,500 years. Notes An anthology of Sufi writings and wisdom, including stories, fables, aphorisms and short prose pieces. Back Cover The definitive compendium of Sufi wisdom, Essential Sufism draws together more than three hundred fables, poems and prayers that reveal the luminous spirit of Islamic mysticism. Embracing all eras and highlighting the many faces of Sufism, this colle Author Biography James Fadiman, Ph.D., is an author, teacher, and student of Sufism. He lives in Menlo Park, CA. Robert Frager, Ph.D., is author of Heart, Soul, and Self: The Spiritual Psychology of Sufism. He lives in Los Altos, CA. Both authors have studied Sufism for more than two decades. Review A new resource, a treasure of jewels in the tradition of Sufi soulwork. I really love and value this book. Coleman Barks, author of The Essential Rumi Description for Teachers/Educators The first accessible and broad-ranging sourcebook of key Sufi writings, Essential Sufism draws together more than 300 stories, fables, aphorisms, poems, and excerpts from the Koran that reveal the heart of Islamic mysticism. The poets and writers chosen here, including Ibn Arabi, Al-Ghazzali, Hafiz, Attar, and, of course, Rumi, will fascinate newcomers, delight old hands, and provide a matchless overview of a mystical tradition that has touched a dozen cultures and endured for more than 1,500 years. Essential Sufism is a part of the Essential series, beautifully packaged works edited by leading authorities that feature the core texts of major religious traditions in definitive translations. Robert Fager, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Sufi teacher, and author of two other books on Sufism, Love Is the Wine, and Heart, Self, and Soul: The Sufi Psychology of Growth, Balance, and Harmony. James Fadiman, Ph.D., is an author, teacher, and student of Sufism. He lives in Menlo Park, California. "An awesome and eminently profound compendium of spiritual wisdom."- Body Mind Spirit Details ISBN006251475X Short Title ESSENTIAL SUFISM Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 006251475X ISBN-13 9780062514752 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 297.4 Illustrations Yes Year 1999 Edited by James Fadiman Birth 1939 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition New edition Imprint HarperOne DOI 10.1604/9780062514752 US Release Date 1999-11-17 UK Release Date 1999-11-17 Author Clifton Fadiman Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 1999-11-17 Audience General AU Release Date 2000-01-31 NZ Release Date 2000-01-31 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6561747;

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