Gnostic Islam: Transformations of Classic Gnostic Speculation in Muslim Thought
This article constitutes a brief introduction to Gnostic Islam, assessing the inheritance and transformations of classic Gnostic speculation in Muslim thought and practice, especially in Shi‘a theologies and Sufism. The survey covers both esoteric and exoteric aspects.
| Published in: | Journal for the academic study of religion |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Equinox Publ.
[2020]
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| In: |
Journal for the academic study of religion
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Gnosis
/ Islam
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| RelBib Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism BF Gnosticism BJ Islam |
| Further subjects: | B
Shi‘ism
B Islam B Gnoseology B Religion B Gnosticism B Gnosis |
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| Summary: | This article constitutes a brief introduction to Gnostic Islam, assessing the inheritance and transformations of classic Gnostic speculation in Muslim thought and practice, especially in Shi‘a theologies and Sufism. The survey covers both esoteric and exoteric aspects. |
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| ISSN: | 2047-7058 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the academic study of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1558/jasr.42429 |