The Sufi Doctrine of Rumi (Spiritual Masters. East and West Series)

There are almost no authoratative books readily available for the general reader that provide, in clear and accessible language, an introduction to the spiritual perspective illuminating Rumi's magical poetry. In this beautifully illustrated work, William C. Chittick, a leading scholar of Sufism and Rumi, opens doors that give us access to the inner sanctum of Rummi's thought. Cover ......Page 1 Series Page ......Page 2 Title Page ......Page 4 Copyright Page ......Page 5 Table of Content ......Page 6 Foreword......Page 8 Preface to the Second Edition......Page 12 Introduction......Page 18 I. Sufism and Islam......Page 26 II. God and the World......Page 44 III. The Nature of Man......Page 66 IV. Operative Sufism......Page 88 Biographical Notes......Page 118 Index......Page 119 There are almost no authoritative books readily available for the general reader that provide, in clear and accessible language, an introduction to the spiritual perspective illuminating Rumi's magical poetry. In this beautifully illustrated work, William C. Chittick, a leading scholar of Sufism and Rumi, opens doors that give us access to the inner sanctum of Rummi's thought. One of the only books to tackle the spiritual dimensions of Rumi's poetry delves deeply into the mystical Sufi tradition within which he gained prominence, providing readers with sharp insights into the world that created this beloved poet. Original. William C. Chittick ; Foreword By Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Includes Index.