
The Wisdom of the Arabs
Suheil Badi Bushrui(Author)
Oneworld Publications (Publisher)
Published on 9. August 2002
Book
Hardback
254 pages
978-1-85168-283-6 (ISBN)
Description
Characterized by its learning and spirituality, the culture of the Arab world has flourished at the crossroads of history, a rich source of perennial philosophy expressed through a diverse range of literature and poetry, both religious and secular.
The Wisdom of the Arabs draws on this vast spectrum of writings, from classical literature and the holy Qur'an to traditional folk sayings and the more recent wisdom of Kahlil Gibran. Thought-provoking and engaging, these passages offer advice on everything from the demands of daily life to the path of leadership and the search for the divine.
Offering a combination of practical and spiritual wisdom, as well as a deeper insight into the joys, sadnesses, and passions of the Arab peoples, this little treasury will provide nurture and nourishment for readers of all backgrounds.
The Wisdom of the Arabs draws on this vast spectrum of writings, from classical literature and the holy Qur'an to traditional folk sayings and the more recent wisdom of Kahlil Gibran. Thought-provoking and engaging, these passages offer advice on everything from the demands of daily life to the path of leadership and the search for the divine.
Offering a combination of practical and spiritual wisdom, as well as a deeper insight into the joys, sadnesses, and passions of the Arab peoples, this little treasury will provide nurture and nourishment for readers of all backgrounds.
Reviews / Votes
"Perfect bedside books to end the day with words 'firm fixing, never forgotten." * Temenos Academy Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
30 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 155 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-283-6 (9781851682836)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Suheil Bushrui is a major authority on Arabic and Lebanese literature and an expert on the Lebanese poet, Kahlil Gibran. He is currently Professor and Director of the University of Maryland Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project, a fellow of the Temenos Academy (UK), and the author of numerous books and articles on Arabic, Aglo-Irish and English literatures.
Content
Divine path 21
Being virtuous 53
The art of self-restraint 81
Dailt life 111
Becoming a leader 179
Art and learning 217
Being virtuous 53
The art of self-restraint 81
Dailt life 111
Becoming a leader 179
Art and learning 217