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Islam, Christianity and the Mystic Journey: A Comparative Exploration
Ian Richard Netton
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Paperback. This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRCS1; HRHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352. A Comparative Exploration. 232 pages. This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRCS1; HRHX. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight: 350.
This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and lives of six key mystics: Al-Kalabadhi, Al-Daylami, Al-Qushayri, Julian of Norwich, Thomas A. Kempis and Teresa of Avila. He considers the ways of Perfection on the Mystic Path and asks in what ways these authors have embarked on the mystic journey. He looks at the themes they have in common, as well as their ... Read more
This distinctive comparison of Islamic and Christian mysticism focuses on the mystic journey in the two faith traditions - the journey which every believer must make and which leads to the Divine. The author clears away misconceptions and highlights similarities and differences in the thought and lives of six key mystics: Al-Kalabadhi, Al-Daylami, Al-Qushayri, Julian of Norwich, Thomas A. Kempis and Teresa of Avila. He considers the ways of Perfection on the Mystic Path and asks in what ways these authors have embarked on the mystic journey. He looks at the themes they have in common, as well as their ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748640812
SKU
V9780748640812
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About Ian Richard Netton
Ian Richard Netton is the Sharjah Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. He is the author or editor of eighteen other books and is an internationally acclaimed authority in the field of Islamic Studies. His particular research interests include Islamic Philosophy and theology, Islamic anthropology, Sufism, and medieval Arab travellers. This is the companion volume to Islam, ... Read more
Reviews for Islam, Christianity and the Mystic Journey: A Comparative Exploration
This innovative book explores the ways of self-abandonment and union with the Divine. It compares the perceptions of renowned Christian and Muslim mystics, relating their self-abnegating insights through common motifs, and repeatedly returning to the mysterious Qur'anic figure of al-Khi?r and the colour green he embodies. It challenges the boundaries of single religious traditions, and with striking originality it discloses ... Read more