2009, ISBN: 9780520258969

Islamic Hagiography in Translation, Buch, Softcover, This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories abo… Mehr…

Islamic Hagiography in Translation, Buch, Softcover, This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women - also known as Friends of God - who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. Translated from seventeen languages by more than two dozen scholars of Islamic studies, these texts come from the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and China and Southeast Asia. Historically, they begin with the eighth century and include samples from medieval, early modern, and modern Muslim societies. Expertly edited and introduced by John Renard, "Tales of God's Friends" serves as a companion volume to "Renard's Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood". [PU: University of California Press], Seiten: 432, University of California Press, 2009<

ISBN: 9780520258969

This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women - also known as Friends of God … Mehr…

This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women - also known as Friends of God - who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. Translated from seventeen languages by more than two dozen scholars of Islamic studies, these texts come from the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and China and Southeast Asia. Historically, they begin with the eighth century and include samples from medieval, early modern, and modern Muslim societies. Expertly edited and introduced by John Renard, Tales of God's Friends serves as a companion volume to Renard's Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood .; General, University of California Press<

ISBN: 9780520258969

This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women?also known as Friends of God?wh… Mehr…

This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women?also known as Friends of God?who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. Translated from seventeen languages by more than two dozen scholars of Islamic studies, these texts come from the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and China and Southeast Asia. Historically, they begin with the eighth century and include samples from medieval, early modern, and modern Muslim societies. Expertly edited and introduced by John Renard, Tales of God's Friends serves as a companion volume to Renard's Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood. Books, [PU: University of California Press]<

ISBN: 9780520258969

Paperback, [PU: University of California Press], Gathers a selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women - also known as Friends of God -… Mehr…

Paperback, [PU: University of California Press], Gathers a selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women - also known as Friends of God - who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. This title includes samples from medieval, early modern, and modern Muslim societies., Biography: General, Religion: General, Islam, Sufism & Islamic Mysticism<

2009, ISBN: 9780520258969

Islamic Hagiography in Translation, Buch, Softcover, [PU: University of California Press], University of California Press, 2009