Tales of God's Friends - Islamic Hagiography in Translation (Paperback)

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

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	May 2009
Editors:	John Renard
Dimensions:	235 x 159 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	412
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-25896-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
LSN:	0-520-25896-7
Barcode:	9780520258969

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