Publisher's Synopsis
""Studies in Early Mysticism in the Near and Middle East"" is a book written by Margaret Smith that delves into the origins and development of mysticism in the Near and Middle East. The book explores the various forms of mysticism practiced in the region, including Sufism, Gnosticism, and Christian mysticism. Smith examines the works of early mystics, such as Rumi, Ibn Arabi, and Al-Ghazali, and analyzes their ideas and beliefs. The book also discusses the impact of mysticism on the culture and society of the Near and Middle East, as well as its influence on Western thought. ""Studies in Early Mysticism in the Near and Middle East"" is a comprehensive and insightful look at the history and significance of mysticism in this important region of the world.1931. These studies represent an attempt to show the relationship between the rise and development of a mystical element in Islam, that which we know as Sufism, and the mysticism which was already to be found within the Christian church of the Near and Middle East at the time when the Arab power established itself as a political force of far-reaching extent, and at a period when the faith of Islam was in the process of development and formulation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
