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Essential Sufism by Robert Frager

Essential Sufism

Robert Frager, James Fadiman, Huston Smith

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 17, 1999

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Genres
Sufism, Mind & Spirit, Religion & Philosophy
Published
HarperCollins, November 17, 1999

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About this book

The definitive compendium of Sufi wisdom, 'Essential Sufism' draws together more than three hundred fables, poems and prayers that reveal the luminous spirit of Islamic mysticism. Embracing all eras and highlighting the many faces of Sufism, this colle

Sufi Lens

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  • Sufism-centered lens
  • Religion-category exploration

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  • Steady, sustained read
  • Concepts over narrative

Where it sits

Sufism100%
Mind & Spirit34%
Religion & Philosophy34%

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Publisher categories

  • Middle Eastern History
  • Divination
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Mind & Spirit
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  • Spiritualism
  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Islamic Theology
  • Religion & Philosophy
Authors
Robert Frager, James Fadiman, Huston Smith
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
November 17, 1999
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Middle Eastern History