The Islamic Tradition: An Introduction

Danner, Victor

ISBN 10: 0916349160 / ISBN 13: 9780916349165

Published by Amity House, Amity NY, 1988

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THE ISLAMIC TRADITION: AN INTRODUCTION, Victor Danner, softcover, 1988. BOOK CONDITION: very good. The text block is in fine condition, with no tears, dogears, or marks. Light pencil markings indicating the LC number are faintly visible on the first free endpaper. There is no bookplate nor signature of a prior owner. Not a library book or remainder. The illustrated wraps are in good condition (curling corners, original 1988 bookstore price tag on back). 9 x 6, 255 pages, 13 ounces XX [from the back cover] One of the leading exponents of Moslem thought develops the historic meaning of the tradition of Islam; he deals with the problems the tradition faces in our contemporary world, and Islam's inner tensions between traditionalists and those who would bring change?modernists and conservatives. Written for a serious but general reader this volume provides the most accessible yet profound initiation into the fundamental spiritual experience, beliefs, rituals, and historic figures of Islam. PROFESSOR VICTOR DANNER has taught Arabic, Arabic Literature, Islam, Sufism, the Eastern Religions, and comparative mysticism in the Departments of Near Eastern Languages and Literature, and Religious Studies of Indiana University. He has published many articles, and his previous books include Sufi Aphorisms. His worldwide travel, and involvement in inter-religious dialog have made him an exceptional communicator of the deep spiritual character of the tradition to those of other religious faiths.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Islamic Tradition: An Introduction
• Publisher: Amity House, Amity NY
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0916349160
• ISBN 13: 9780916349165
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 13 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Islam
  • Religion

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Synopsis

A leading exponent of Muslim thought focuses on the inner spiritual meaning of the religion of Islam and its ramifications for the modern world, namely, the problems the tradition faces in our contemporary world, including Islam's inner tensions between traditionalists and those who want to bring change-conservatives and modernists. Written for the serious general reader, this volume provides an accessible yet profound initiation into the fundamental spiritual experiences, beliefs, rituals, and historic figures of Islam. The late Professor Victor Danner (1926-1990) taught Arabic, Arabic Literature, Islam, Sufism, Eastern Religions, and Comparative Mysticism in both the Departments of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and Religious Studies at Indiana University. He published many articles, and his previous books include The Book of Wisdom and Sufi Aphorisms. Dr. Danner's worldwide travels and involvement in inter-religious dialogue made him an exceptional communicator of the deep spiritual message of Islam to those of other religious faiths.