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Deciphering the Signs of God
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Description
Schimmel takes as her starting point the simplest 'signs of god' -- natural phenomena like stones, plants and animals, and their use in religious and symbolic language. She then moves on to less obvious signs, such as sacred time and space, ritual actions, forms of worship, the sacred individual, and the order of the community. She concludes with an examination of the individual's response to the mystery of the Divine. Based on both original classical sources and modern literature, as well as the author's considerable personal experience, this is not only a fascinating survey of Islamic practices and beliefs, but also a broad and intregrated overview of the phenomenology of Islam.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
320
Release Date:
1994-09-30
Publication Date:
1994-09-30
Publisher:
State University of New York Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0791419827
ISBN13:
9780791419823
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
481 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
€19,89