The Heritage of Sufism: Late Classical Persianate Sufism (1501-1750) v. 3

by David Morgan (Photographer), Leonard Lewisohn (Editor)

Overview

This comprehensive study is unique in its chronological breadth, intellectual diversity and historical scope and which demonstrates the central role played by Sufism in Persianate culture in Iran, Central Asia and India

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851681938
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	12/01/1999
Series:	Heritage of Sufism , #3
Pages:	580
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

Leonard Lewisohn is Research Associate in Esoteric Traditions in Islam in the Department of Academic Research of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. He is the author, editor, and translator of many leading books and articles in the area of Sufism and lectures widely on the subject.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 3
II. Persianate Sufism in Historical Perspective 19
III. Sufism and Society in Safavid Persia 63
IV. Sufism and Ishraqi and Aknarian philosophy 225
V. Esoteric Movements and Contemplative Disciplines 275
VI. Persianate Sufism in India, Central Asia and China 361
VII. Persianate Sufi Poetry in Iran and India 417