Studies in Early Mysticism in the Near and Middle East - Paperback

""Studies in Early Mysticism in the Near and Middle East"" is a scholarly book written by Margaret Smith. The book is an exploration of the early mystical traditions of the Near and Middle East, including Sufism, Christian mysticism, and Jewish mysticism. The author delves into the historical and cultural contexts of these mystical traditions, examining their origins and development over time. She also explores the key figures and texts associated with these traditions, providing detailed analyses and interpretations of their teachings. The book is intended for scholars and students of religious studies, history, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of mysticism in the Near and Middle East. It is a comprehensive and insightful study that sheds new light on this important aspect of religious and cultural history.1931. These studies represent an attempt to show the relationship between the rise and development of a mystical element in Islam, that which we know as Sufism, and the mysticism which was already to be found within the Christian church of the Near and Middle East at the time when the Arab power established itself as a political force of far-reaching extent, and at a period when the faith of Islam was in the process of development and formulation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.