| Divine Love in Islamic Mysticism: The Teachings of Al-Ghazali and Al-Dabbagh Contributor(s): Abrahamov, Binyamin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0700716076 ISBN-13: 9780700716074 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - Sufi - Religion | Mysticism |
| Dewey: 297.411 |
| LCCN: 2002031603 |
| Series: Routledge Sufi |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.90 lbs) 202 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The two theories of divine love that are examined in this book have their foundations in Greek, Jewish, Christian and Muslim ideas. Al-Ghaz l (twelfth century) was influenced mainly by Plato and Ibn Sina's teachings, while al-Dabb gh (thirteenth century), who accepted some Ghaz l an notions, developed a theory of divine love that can be traced back to Neoplatonism. Both scholars created complete theories of divine love that include definitions of love, its causes and signs, the ways to love God, God's love for man, and kinds of love. The book will interest students of theology, philosophy and mysticism in general, and students of Islam in particular. |