This updated and fully revised second edition contains a new selection of plates and illustrations. The book traces the evolution of religious beliefs and practices within the historical and poltitical contexts of the main periods of Egypt's civilization. It shows how historical and political events influenced state cults; temple rituals and frnerary apractices and emphasises how religion permeated most aspects of everyday life; including law; medicine and education. The book describes how some religious customs have even survived; in different forms; until the present day. Contains extensive bibliographies of primary and secondary sources.
#581872 in Books Fons Vitae 2004-01-01Original language:ArabicPDF # 1 9.00 x .94 x 6.00l; 1.02 #File Name: 1887752277334 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Autobiography of Imam al-GhazaliBy D. J. SpauldingAbu Hamid al-Ghazali is without doubt one of the mostly interesting; and most important; figures in the history of Islamic theology; philosophy; and Sufism. He was a polymath of the highest order. This book is a translation of his autobiographical journey from philosophical skepticism to the the mystic faith of Sufism. It includes a very thorough introduction to al-Ghazali; as well as several translations of other short works by al-Ghazali in the appendix. The only gripe I had with the book is the choice of font size; but other than that this book is more than worth buying and spending an afternoon reading.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Difficult to follow chapter notes; still niceBy A. S. AbdulbariThis is a letter written to a questioner by Imam Al-Ghazzali. The translation is a bit difficult to follow - especially after having read this in Arabic. Unfortunately; many of the arabic words are difficult to translate into english without thorough explanation. Though the translator does note these difficulties and explains the different plausible meanings of the words; it is hard to follow the references that are in the back of the chapter. It would have been much easier to place the comments and explanations in footnotes. Other than that; the translation seems very accurate. I enjoyed reading the letter. The translation of faysal at-tafriqah has recently been re-done by Dr. Sherman Jackson; and it is superior to the one contained in this book.Still a wonderful addition to your library.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Anthony Leegreat quality! Love the book; used it for my islamic philosophy class focusing on Al-Ghazali.
