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Exploring the complexities of Islamicate civilization, this collection features Bruce B. Lawrence's pivotal writings on Islamic discourses, practices, and institutions. Organized around six methodologies, the essays delve into theorizing Islam, Sufism, and the interplay of modernity and tradition, highlighting the resilience and cosmopolitan nature of Islam. Lawrence emphasizes cross-cultural dialogue and the significance of institutional Sufism throughout Islamic history. The volume culminates in reflections on the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of Islam in a global context, advocating for an empathetic and critical approach to its study.
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The Bruce B. Lawrence Reader, Bruce B. Lawrence
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- Title
- The Bruce B. Lawrence Reader
- Subtitle
- Islam beyond Borders
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruce B. Lawrence
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9781478010241
- Series
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of Islamicate civilization, this collection features Bruce B. Lawrence's pivotal writings on Islamic discourses, practices, and institutions. Organized around six methodologies, the essays delve into theorizing Islam, Sufism, and the interplay of modernity and tradition, highlighting the resilience and cosmopolitan nature of Islam. Lawrence emphasizes cross-cultural dialogue and the significance of institutional Sufism throughout Islamic history. The volume culminates in reflections on the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of Islam in a global context, advocating for an empathetic and critical approach to its study.