Historical dictionary of Sufism
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Historical dictionary of Sufism
（Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements, no. 58）
Scarecrow Press, 2005
- : hardcover
Available at 13 libraries
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityグローバル専攻
: hardcoverCOE-WA||167.823||Ren200009288682
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National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Library (GRIPS Library)
: hardcover167||R2700915851
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-349)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With more than 3,000 entries and cross-references on the history, main figures, institutions, theory, and literary works associated with Islam's mystical tradition, Sufism, this dictionary brings together in one volume extensive historical information that helps put contemporary events into a historical context. Additional features include: map, chronology of all major figures and events, introductory essay, glossary of 400 Arabic, Berber, Chinese, Persian, and Turkish terms, comprehensive bibliography, 21 black-and-white photographs emphasizing important visual themes of Sufi thought and history. Ideal for libraries, as well as students and scholars of religion.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Acknowledgments and Credits Part 3 Reader's Note Part 4 Maps Part 5 Chronology Part 6 Introduction Part 7 THE DICTIONARY Part 8 Glossary Part 9 Bibliography Part 10 About the Author
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