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- An ideal introduction to Sufism, requiring no background knowledge of Islamic history or thought
- Offers the first history of Sufism as a global phenomenon, exploring its movement and adaptation from the Middle East, through Asia and Africa, to Europe and the United States of America
- Covers the entire historical period of Sufism, from its ninth century origins to the end of the twentieth century
- Devotes equal coverage to the political, cultural, and social dimensions of Sufism as it does to its theology and ritual
- Dismantles the stereotypes of Sufis as otherworldly 'mystics', by anchoring Sufi Muslims in the real lives of their communities
- Features the most up-to-date research on Sufism available
Nile Green is professor of South Asian and Islamic history at UCLA. He has travelled and researched widely throughout the Islamic world, and has published extensively on Islamic history and Sufism.
Industry Reviews
“It is therefore as welcome an addition to the upper-division Islamic studies classroom as it is to graduate seminars that focus on the history of Sufism.” (Journal of Islamic Studies, 1 September 2015)
“How Green has managed this considerable feat is nearly as interesting as the contents of this engaging volume. Adequately annotated chapters encompassing four large chronological eras stretched across increasingly expansive swaths of geography represent an interesting and not entirely predictable “periodization.” (Journal of the American Oriental Society, 1 October 2014)
“Green’s history is well organized and offers a number of clear themes and theses.” (The Journal of The Bulletin of the School of Oriental & African Studies, 1 August 2013)
“A must read not only for those interested in Islamic studies but also for those interested in world history. Summing Up: Essential. Most levels/libraries.” (Choice, 1 September 2012)
ISBN: 9781405157650
ISBN-10: 1405157658
Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Published: 26th January 2012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 288
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 228.6 x 153.67 x 14.07
Weight (kg): 0.37
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