"Mysticism" in Iran: the Safavid roots of a modern concept

Introduction: the question of ʻirfan in contemporary Iran -- ʻIrfan in the pre-Safavid period -- The Safavid opposition to sufism -- The sufi response -- The invention of ʻirfan -- The institutionalization of ʻirfan -- Modernization of ʻirfan -- Epilogue: ʻirfan as mysticism?

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Anzali, Ata (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Columbia, South Carolina University of South Carolina Press [2017]
In:Year: 2017
Series/Journal:Studies in comparative religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Iran / Sufism / Safawiden, Dynastie : 1501-1722
B Iran / Islam / Mysticism
Further subjects:B Mysticism Islam History Iran
B Mysticism Islam Iran
B Mysticism Islam (Iran) History
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Summary:Introduction: the question of ʻirfan in contemporary Iran -- ʻIrfan in the pre-Safavid period -- The Safavid opposition to sufism -- The sufi response -- The invention of ʻirfan -- The institutionalization of ʻirfan -- Modernization of ʻirfan -- Epilogue: ʻirfan as mysticism?
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:161117807X