Author : M. Ali Lakhani
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1935493191
More than ever, there is an urgent need to rediscover timeless and objective principles in order to confront the issues of our times. In this collection of thirty remarkable essays, Lakhani summons us to rediscover the sacred worldview of Tradition, governed by truth, virtue, and beauty, as he addresses some of the most pressing issues today, including fundamentalism, gender and sexuality, religious diversity and pluralism, faith and science, and the problem of evil.
Author : Whitall N. Perry
Publisher :
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 44,9 MB
Release : 1998-12-01
Category :
ISBN : 9788186569061
Since time immemorial, one perennial Wisdom permeatesthe whole history of mankind, expressing itself in the spiritualtraditions of all peoples. Even though these traditions oftendiffer in their forms of expression in different places and times,they nevertheless fully coincide in their essential contents.A.K. Coomaraswamy once said: aThe time is coming whena Summa of the Philosophia Perennis will have to be written,impartially based on all orthodox sources whatever:. WhitallN. Perry, after fifteen years of patient work, completed thisanthology containing several thousands of quotations gatheredfrom a wide range of spiritual authorities, pointing to thisOne transcendent Truth which manifests through manylanguages.aThe nearest thing to a whole religious library compressedbetween the covers of a single book.:
Author : William C. Chittick
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780941532884
There are almost no authoratative books readily available for the general reader that provide, in clear and accessible language, an introduction to the spiritual perspective illuminating Rumi's magical poetry. In this beautifully illustrated work, William C. Chittick, a leading scholar of Sufism and Rumi, opens doors that give us access to the inner sanctum of Rummi's thought.
Author : Whitall N. Perry
Publisher : International Specialized Book Services
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Quotations, English
ISBN : 9781870196086
Author : Stephanie Dowrick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,49 MB
Release : 2013-09-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1101617675
Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Award represents “Better Books for a Better World”—the Gold Award (Best Book of the Year) in the category of Religion/Spirituality: Other Traditions & Practices. Here is a prayer book that offers you the wisest, most comforting of prayers, while also guiding you on how to pray. Whatever your experience of prayer, you will find a new depth of inspiration and support in these pages. From the most ancient heartfelt prayers to those newly written by the author herself, this is a collection that meets us where we are—and takes us where we most want to go. As a writer and spiritual leader who has supported and guided many thousands of people to live more hopefully, Stephanie Dowrick has a rare understanding of what prayer is and how faithfully it can support you, whatever your faith background or journey. Some of the world’s most beautiful words are gathered here—as are many of the most uplifting and consoling. From prayers to be shared with family, friends or community, to prayers that take you within to your own soul’s depths, this is a collection to be used and cherished.
Author : Muzaffer Ozak
Publisher :
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN :
Author : Rumi
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing Company
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,49 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1642970255
"This is a collection of inspirational wisdom for living a meaningful and productive life. This selection of quotations has been chosen to reflect Rumi's inspiring and uplifting approach to life and the inevitable issues that we encounter during our lifetimes. The wisdom includes no-nonsense statements, observations, and facts-ranging from matters of the heart, to understanding human nature, to embracing the nature of the divine. The result is an extended meditation on how to live one's life with meaning, productivity, and kindness"--
Author : John Griffin
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 17,54 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1935493981
As the ecological crisis deepens, much of the stunning beauty of the natural world is being lost forever. In this groundbreaking work, John Griffin suggests that it is precisely through coming to understand the mysterious quality of beauty that we may find a solution to humanity's suicidal assault on the environment. Book jacket.
Author : Harry Oldmeadow
Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,94 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780941532556
This collection of essays by eminent traditionalists and contemporary thinkers throws into sharp relief many of the urgent problems of today.
Author : Samuel L. Adams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 20,28 MB
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1119158273
A comprehensive introduction to ancient wisdom literature, with fascinating essays on a broad range of topics. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature is a wide-ranging introduction to the texts, themes, and receptions of the wisdom literature of the Bible and the ancient world. This comprehensive volume brings together original essays from established scholars and emerging voices to offer a variety of perspectives on the “wisdom” biblical books, early Christian and rabbinic literature, and beyond. Varied and engaging essays provide fresh insights on topics of timeless relevance, exploring the distinct features of instructional texts and discussing their interpretation in both antiquity and the modern world. Designed for non-specialists, this accessible volume provides readers with balanced coverage of traditional biblical wisdom texts, including Proverbs, Job, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes; lesser-known Egyptian and Mesopotamian wisdom; and African proverbs. The contributors explore topics ranging from scribes and pedagogy in ancient Israel, to representations of biblical wisdom literature in contemporary cinema. Offering readers a fresh and interesting way to engage with wisdom literature, this book: Discusses sapiential books and traditions in various historical and cultural contexts Offers up-to-date discussion on the study of the biblical wisdom books Features essays on the history of interpretation and theological reception Includes essays covering the antecedents and afterlife of the texts Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion series, the Companion to Wisdom Literature is a valuable resource for university, seminary and divinity school students and instructors, scholars and researchers, and general readers with interest in the subject.
