A Soaring Minaret
Abu Bakr al-Wasiti and the Rise of Baghdadi Sufism
Published on 2. July 2011
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Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-1-4384-3170-3 (ISBN)
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The development of early Islamic mysticism and metaphysics is presented through the life and work of theologian Abu Bakr al-Wasiti.
Sufi scholar Abu Bakr al-Wasiti (d. ca. 320 AH/932 CE) was called a "soaring minaret" for his cutting comments and keen theological insights. Wasiti's life is little known today, but elements of his lost Qur
Sufi scholar Abu Bakr al-Wasiti (d. ca. 320 AH/932 CE) was called a "soaring minaret" for his cutting comments and keen theological insights. Wasiti's life is little known today, but elements of his lost Qur
Reviews / Votes
"Considering the disparate nature of the sources, Silvers does an excellent job situating Wasi?i within the larger eastward movement of Baghdadi Sufism ... Silvers is able to breathe life into Wasi?i's thought." - Review of Middle East Studies"Silvers' approach is refreshing and useful as she details the historical context as well as the intellectual history of early mystics ... Silvers offers us a comprehensive and comprehensible presentation of the intellectual development of Islamic mysticism and metaphysics within the context of the historical development and spread of Sufism." - NewBooksinIslamicStudies.com
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Language
English
Place of publication
Albany, NY
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student and over
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4384-3170-3 (9781438431703)
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Laury Silvers is Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Toronto.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One: Wasiti and Early Sufism
1. Wasiti's Intellectual Heritage
2. Wasiti in Iraq
3. Wasiti in Khurasan
4. Wasiti and Sufi Discourse
Part Two: Wasiti's Theology
5. Theological Principles
6. God's Essence
7. The Attributes
8. The Acts
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Part One: Wasiti and Early Sufism
1. Wasiti's Intellectual Heritage
2. Wasiti in Iraq
3. Wasiti in Khurasan
4. Wasiti and Sufi Discourse
Part Two: Wasiti's Theology
5. Theological Principles
6. God's Essence
7. The Attributes
8. The Acts
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index