Women of Sufism
A Hidden Treasure
$51.76
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2003
Summary
Writings and Stories of Mystic Poets, Scholars, and Saints
This collection of Sufi poetry and songs is “an inspiring source to deepen our knowledge of Sufism by the examples and teachings of … beautiful and wise Sufi women” (Sufism).
The luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way—the mystical path of Islam—is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in many realms. The…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570629679 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570629676 |
| Author: | Camille Adams Helminski |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2003 |
| Weight: | 346g |
| Dimensions: | 226mm x 152mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“A rich and varied resource for understanding women of ‘The Way.’” —Publishers Weekly “The intensity and the eclectic range of the material is impressive … Women of Sufism: A Hidden Treasure reveals the depth and breadth of spiritual riches within this mystical tradition.” —Spirituality & Health “An admirable job of bringing history to life … a book that can be read with rapture, browsed, used for scholarly reference, or as an inspiring source to deepen our knowledge of Sufism by the examples and teachings of these beautiful and wise Sufi women.” —Sufism “A great resource for understanding women’s ongoing search for the Divine.” —Ascent “Women of Sufism is a valuable addition to Sufi literature and women’s spiritual studies. Camille Helminski awakens us to the important contribution of women to this mystical tradition.” —Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Ph.D., author of Sufism: The Transformation of the Heart
About The Author
Camille Adams Helminski
Camille Helminski is codirector, with her husband, Kabir Helminski, of the Threshold Society of Santa Cruz, California. She holds an honorary doctorate in Arabic from the University of Damascus and the World Union of Writers (Paris).
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