Sufi Symbolism: The Nurbakhsh Encyclopedia of Sufi Terminology, Vol. VIII: Inspirations, Revelations, Lights, Chrismatic Powers, States and Stations, ... Lights Chrismatic Powers States an) - Hardcover

Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 093354653X ISBN 13: 9780933546530

Publisher: Khaniqahi Nimatullahi Publications (KNP), 1994

Synopsis

This volume introduces the lexicon used to describe non-rational levels of being and the manifestation of supernatural phenomenon. It also presents the gradations of mystical states and stations while discussing miracles, charismatic powers and ecstatic utterances generated by the intervention of the Divine.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Khaniqahi Nimatullahi Publications (KNP)
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 093354653X
• ISBN 13: 9780933546530
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 168