A new, updated edition of this modern classic in religious publishing, capturing the complexity, power and poetry of the early suras of the Qur'an
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Michael Sells is a leading scholar and educator whose work delves into the depths of Islamic literature and mysticism. Sells explores complex themes such as Sufism, Arabic love poetry, and the intersection of religion and violence. His approach is marked by a profound understanding of the ineffable, examining mystical languages that strive to articulate the inexpressible. Through his extensive studies and translations, he offers readers a unique window into spiritual traditions that transcend cultural and religious boundaries.
- 2023
- 1998
The atrocities in Bosnia-Herzegovina have stunned people throughout the world. Drawing on historical documents, unpublished United Nations reports, articles from Serbian and Bosnian media, personal contacts in the region, and Internet postings, this title reveals the central role played by religious mythology in the Bosnian tragedy.
- 1989
A skillful translation of six classical odes of pre-Islamic Arabia.