Ibn Arabi—born in 1165 in Andalusia and died in 1240 in Damascus—was recognised in his lifetime as al-Shaykh al-Akbar; the supreme spiritual Master. Over a period of eight centuries he has exerted a profound influence on Islamic mysticism. In recent years a number of important studies have helped acquaint the Western reader with Ibn Arabi's metaphysics and this process is now greatly enhanced by the present volume in which Michael Chodkiewicz explores for the first time; the Master's 'hagiology' or teaching on sainthood. Founded on a careful analysis of the relevant texts; Chodkiewicz's work examines this essential aspect of Ibn Arabi's doctrine of sainthood; defining the nature and function of sainthood; while also specifying the criteria for a typology of saints based on the notion of prophetic inheritance.
#1718429 in Books 1994-04-03 #File Name: 094109231393 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Adventurous true events and history of brave settlers!By Marilyn WalkerI first ordered this book because John Young and Lewis Tackett are grandfathers a few generations back. When I read it to my grandson when he was young; he loved it because he thought it was adventure stories with the capture by Indians and the subsequent escape. I've since purchased copies for nieces and nephews; and they all love it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Recommended Enjoyable ReadBy B. CookerI enjoyed this chatty venture into the Kanawha valley's and the Young family's history. I no doubt enjoyed it more than someone who was not born and raised in the valley or who is not directly descended from John and Keziah. I have checked several of the facts in the book that were new to me and found them to be accurate. The only glaring error appears to be the depiction on the cover; which is of no great consequence. However; John Young was described by Flemming Cobb as having "black eyes and straight black hair as a raven" and the night of the escape was dark and rainy. Hardly the Bo Duke (John Schneider) - type shown on a moon-lit night. But do I recommend this book? Absolutely.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I loved it. I am from Kanwaha County and I ...By Rebecca SeibI loved it. I am from Kanwaha County and I am related to some of the persons mentioned in the historical account.
