Sufism I: Meaning, Knowledge and Unity - Softcover

Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 093354605X ISBN 13: 9780933546059

Publisher: Khaniqahi Nimatullahi Publications (KNP), 1981

Synopsis

This book contains essays on the three principal concepts: "the science of Sufism" with definitions and explanations. The Sufi concept of knowledge: the difference between knowledge imparted through revelations and that accessible to reason. The hierarchical levels of Divine Unity.

About this title

About the Author

The author, Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh, was the Master of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order for over 55 years, prior to his death, in October 2008, at the age of 82. In addition to bringing the teachings of the Nimatullahi Sufism to the West and other parts of the world, Dr. Nurbakhsh also wrote extensively on Sufism and was responsible for the editing, publishing and translation of many classic Sufi texts that have existed previously only in manuscript form.

Edition details

• Publisher: Khaniqahi Nimatullahi Publications (KNP)
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 093354605X
• ISBN 13: 9780933546059
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 111