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John Baldock (1)

Auteur de The Essence of Sufism

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11+ oeuvres 311 utilisateurs 2 critiques 1 Favoris

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Book of the Dead (1240) — Directeur de publication, quelques éditions2,392 exemplaires
The Prophet / The Garden of the Prophet (1923) — Introduction, quelques éditions129 exemplaires

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Autres noms
BALDOCK, John
Date de naissance
20th Century
Sexe
male
Nationalité
UK
Pays (pour la carte)
England, UK
Lieu de naissance
England, UK
Études
École du Louvre (art history)
Professions
painter
teacher
writer
freelance editor

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I am an atheist, but that doesn't prevent me from being deeply interested in the religious beliefs of others. Sufism is an exceptionally interesting religion, representing as it does the mystical arm of Islam. I had no idea that the Sufis had such a troubled and oppressed history, often at the hands of less understanding or compassionate Muslim rulers and demagogues.

Baldock's book is a good introduction to the area, although it reads too much in places like a glossary or encyclopedia. However, my interest is picqued, and I will look for books by the authors he mentions sometime soon.… (plus d'informations)
 
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soylentgreen23 | 1 autre critique | Aug 4, 2011 |
Good overview of the mystical branch of Islam; positive and non-proselytizing. Here is where I first encountered the amazing quote from Rabi'ah, "O Lord! If I worship Thee in fear of Hell, burn me in Hell; and if I worship Thee in hope of Paradise, exclude me from Paradise; but if I worship Thee for Thine own sake, withhold not Thine everlasting beauty!"

She neglected to say anything about those motivated by seventy-two virgins.
 
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mwhel | 1 autre critique | Apr 24, 2009 |

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Œuvres
11
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Membres
311
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Évaluation
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2
ISBN
57
Langues
10
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