Command and Creation

A Shi'i Cosmological Treatise: A Persian edition and English translation of Muhammad al-Shahrastani's Majlis-i maktub

Autor*innen

• Daryoush Mohammad Poor

Parameter

• 242 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion

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Exploring themes of creation and divine authority, this unique Persian treatise by Muhammad al-Shahrastani presents a cosmological narrative that intertwines faith, revelation, and prophecy. Originating from a sermon in Khwarazm, it delves into the evolution of religious law, the concepts of free will versus predestination, and the balance between exoteric and esoteric faith. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of the Shi'i Imams within this spiritual framework, offering profound insights into the nature of belief and the ultimate resurrection.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover