The Idea of Personality in Súfism
Three Lectures Delivered in the University of London

This 1923 book is based on a series of three lectures on Sufism delivered at the School of Oriental Studies.

Reynold A. Nicholson (Author)

9781107626058, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 March 2012

86 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 cm, 0.1 kg

Reynold A. Nicholson (1868–1945) was a prominent English Orientalist who wrote extensively on both Islamic literature and Islamic mysticism. Originally published in 1923, this volume is based on a series of three lectures delivered by Nicholson at the School of Oriental Studies during the summer of 1922. The chief purpose of the text is to show that Sufism is not necessarily pantheistic, but often bears the marks of a genuine personal religion inspired by a personal God. This book will be of value to anyone interested in the development of Orientalism and interpretations of Islamic thought.

Preface
Lecture I
Lecture II
Lecture III
Index.

Subject Areas: Islam [HRH]