The gift of Rumi : experiencing the wisdom of the Sufi master / Emily Jane O'Dell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Dell, Emily Jane, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, Maulana, 1207-1273--Criticism and interpretation.

Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī.

Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, Maulana, 1207-1273.

Islam in literature.

Mysticism in literature.

Spirituality in literature.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Literary criticism.

Physical Description:

303 pages : illustration, portrait ; 21 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : St. Martin's Essentials, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2022.

Summary:

"An authentic exploration of the real Rumi As one of the world's most loved poets, Rumi's poems are celebrated for their message of love and their beauty, but too often they are stripped of their mystical and spiritual meanings. The Gift of Rumi offers a new reading of Rumi, contextualizing his work against the broader backdrop of Islamic mysticism and adding a richness and authenticity that is lacking in many Westernized conceptions of his work. Author Emily Jane O'Dell has studied Sufism both academically, in her work and research at Harvard, Columbia, and the American University of Beirut, and in practice, learning from a Mevlevi master and his whirling dervishes in Istanbul. She weaves this expertise throughout The Gift of Rumi, sharing a new vision of Rumi's classic work. At the heart of Rumi's mystical poetry is the "religion of love" which transcends all religions. Through his majestic verses of ecstasy and longing, Rumi invites us into the religion of the heart and guides us to our own loving inner essence. The Gifts of Rumi gives us a key to experiencing this profound and powerful invitation, allowing readers to meet the master in a new way"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Wandering Dervishes

Suftsm: The Science of the Heart

Retreat

The Ninety-Nine Names of God

Discipleship

Self-Discipline

Virtue

The Heart

Whirling Dervishes

Love

Tolerance

Annihilation

The Struggle Against the Self

Spiritual Friendship

Spiritual Poverty

The Path of Self-Blame

Insanity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781250261373

1250261376

OCLC:

1263342089