Cet auteur est un philosophe, écrivain, traducteur et interprète respecté de textes philosophiques et mystiques islamiques classiques. Il est surtout connu pour son travail sur Rumi et Ibn Arabi, et a écrit abondamment sur l'école d'Ibn Arabi, la philosophie islamique et la cosmologie islamique. Sa profonde compréhension de ces traditions lui permet de transmettre des idées complexes aux lecteurs avec une clarté unique. Grâce à son expertise en traduction et en interprétation, il apporte le riche patrimoine intellectuel islamique aux lecteurs contemporains.
"The continuation of our acclaimed English translation of Les Iluminations de la Meque. Volume II contains more of the "Greatest Shaykh's" wisdom for the first time in English. Subjects include: the gnostic and the sacred law, the mystic properties of the Quranic letters, the secrets of Forgiveness and the attainment of Divine Nearness."--Publisher's website.
Renowned expert William Chittick covers the life and works of this legendary Sufi writer.
In this profound book, William Chittick examines the demise of the Sufi academic tradition, questioning how Islamic thought can be reclaimed from ideology and commercialism.
Provides in clear and accessible language, an introduction to the spiritual perspective illuminating Rumi's magical poetry. In this book, the author opens doors that give us access to the inner sanctum of Rummi's thought. číst celé
This book of essays, poems, and interviews by Islamic and Sufi poets, scholars, and storytellers is a much-needed compendium of works from a complex tradition that holds timeless messages for contemporary readers. Contributors range from Rumi to Seyyed Hossei Nasr to Emma Clark — together they create a mosaic of the Muslim view of the world and the cosmos, as well as of Sufi rhythms and rituals. Contributions like “Out of the Hidden Root” and “Slumber Seizes Him Not” promote a deeper understanding of one of the world’s great, and most misunderstood, spiritual traditions.
William C. Chittick, the leading scholar in the field, offers a compelling insight into the origins and key themes of Islamic mysticism.
Renowned scholar William C. Chittick explores the worldview of Islam in a series of essays written over thirty-six years.