Ruzbihan Baqli: Mysticism and the Rhetoric of Sainthood in Persian Sufism by Car

Description: Ruzbihan Baqli by Carl W. Ernst The first full-length study devoted tothe life and mystical experiences of one of the outstanding figures in Persian Sufism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Ruzbihan Baqli" is a full-length study devoted to the life and mystical experiences of one of the outstanding figures in Persian Sufism. Although Ruzbihan Baqli (d.1209) was long recognized within the Sufi tradition, it is only within the past few decades that his works have been rediscovered and printed. This study introduces and analyzes the most important sources for the life of Ruzbihan, his own visionary diary ("The Unveiling of Secrets") written in Arabic, and two Persian hagiographies written by his great-grandsons a century after his death; and extensive excerpts from these works are presented here in translation. Ruzbihans diary is filled with visions of astonishing intensity, and it contains remarkable encounters with God, the angels, the prophets and the Sufi saints. This book aims to articulate and describe the structure of mystical experience in Ruzbihans writings through analysis of his rhetoric of sainthood. Ruzbihans diary is contrasted with the two biographies devoted to him by his descendants.This study is aimed partially at those who have a special interest in Islamic studies and Sufism, and it should also prove attractive to readers who follow the subjects of mystical literature and sainthood. Author Biography Carl W. Ernst Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Tradition of R?zbih?n Baql?; Chapter 2 The Inner Structure of Sainthood; Chapter 3 Institutionalizing a Sufi Order; Chapter 4 Conclusion; Appendix A The Writings of R?zbih?n Baqli: A Checklist; Appendix B R?zbihans Two Commentaries on the "Ascension" of Abu Yaz?d al-Bis??m?; Review This work will remain of key importance to the study of Ruybihan well into the next century. The internal consistency of Ruzbihans esoteric imagery and the metaphysical complexity of his doctrines have never been more convincingly presented, and the authors frequent cross-references and quotations from the saints various treatises, tracts, and books is highly commendable. - Leonard Lewisohn, Bibliotheca Orientalis Details ISBN070070342X Author Carl W. Ernst Short Title RUZBIHAN BAQLI Language English ISBN-10 070070342X ISBN-13 9780700703425 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Subtitle Mysticism and the Rhetoric of Sainthood in Persian Sufism Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence Chapel Hill, NC, US Birth 1950 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 208 DOI 10.1604/9780700703425 Series Number 4 UK Release Date 1996-02-08 AU Release Date 1996-02-08 NZ Release Date 1996-02-08 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Sufi Series Publication Date 1996-02-08 Alternative 9781138153745 DEWEY 297.4092 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Routledge 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:139877012;

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