Sufi Bodies: Religion and Society in Medieval Islam

by Shahzad Bashir

Book Overview

Between 1300 and 1500 C.E. a new form of Sufi Islam took hold among central Islamic peoples, joining individuals through widespread networks resembling today's prominent paths and orders. Understanding contemporary Sufism requires a sophisticated analysis of these formative years. Moving beyond a straight account of leaders and movements, Shahzad Bashir weaves a rich history around the depiction of bodily actions by Sufi masters and disciples,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231144911
• ISBN13: 9780231144919
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher