Rumi: Past and Present, East and West : The Life, Teaching and Poetry of Jalal Al-Din Rumi

Rumi: Past and Present, East and West. The Life Teachings and Poetry of Jalâl al-Din Rumi

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Rumi: Past and Present, East and West : The Life, Teaching and Poetry of Jalal Al-Din Rumi

Rumi: Past and Present, East and West. The Life Teachings and Poetry of Jalâl al-Din Rumi

Written by Franklin D. Lewis
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This guide goes beyond biography to set a new benchmark in the field of Rumi studies. The origins, spiritual context and teachings of the great founder of the Whirling Dervishes are all covered comprehensively here. In addition, a study of Rumi scholarship throughout the ages, up until and including the 20th century, brings the volume up to date. The author pays particular attention to the phenomenon of Rumi in the West, and offers new perspectives on the unprecedented interest in the mystic writer. This is a scholarly but accessible book, aimed at both the student and the enthusiastic non-specialist.

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Franklin D. Lewis is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Franklin D. Lewis enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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