Overview
A unique and little-known religion, Sufism follows a mystical teaching and a way of life that has had an enormous though largely unrecognized impact on both the East and West for four thousand years. This authoritative book fills a colossal gap in Western documentation of Eastern subjects.
Synopsis
A unique and little-known religion, Sufism follows a mystical teaching and a way of life that has had an enormous though largely unrecognized impact on both the East and West for four thousand years. This authoritative book fills a colossal gap in Western documentation of Eastern subjects.
Internet Book Watch
Idries Shah's The Sufis is a seminal, benchmark publication revealing a rich and varied compendium of Sufi thought and insights to both the dedicated student of Sufism and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the contributions of Sufism to religion and spirituality. The "reader friendly" text is replete with examples and stories showcasing Sufi spiritual and psychological traditions and insights. Idries Shah's The Sufis is an essential, core title for any personal, academic, or community library world religion reference collections in general, and Sufi studies reading lists in particular.
Editorials
Idries Shah's The Sufis is a seminal, benchmark publication revealing a rich and varied compendium of Sufi thought and insights to both the dedicated student of Sufism and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the contributions of Sufism to religion and spirituality. The "reader friendly" text is replete with examples and stories showcasing Sufi spiritual and psychological traditions and insights. Idries Shah's The Sufis is an essential, core title for any personal, academic, or community library world religion reference collections in general, and Sufi studies reading lists in particular.