Jesus in the Eyes of the Sufis [Paperback]

Javad Nurbakhsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1983

This book presents a wealth of stories and poetry about Jesus, many of which are new to Christian readers. The inner meaning of Christian symbols are revealed here as they appear in Sufi mystical writings.

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About the Author

The author, Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh, was the Master of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order for over 55 years, prior to his death, in October 2008, at the age of 82. In addition to bringing the teachings of the Nimatullahi Sufism to the West and other parts of the world, Dr. Nurbakhsh also wrote extensively on Sufism and was responsible for the editing, publishing and translation of many classic Sufi texts that have existed previously only in manuscript form.

Product Details

• Paperback: 131 pages
• Publisher: Khaniqahi Nimatullahi Publications (KNP) (December 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933546211
• ISBN-13: 978-0933546219
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,171,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus from an Islamic perspective, September 7, 2007

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This review is from: Jesus in the Eyes of the Sufis (Paperback)

Contrary to what most Westerners might believe, the personality of Jesus in Islam is familiar and quite fully developed. He is loved and revered for his "poverty" and detachment from the mundane. The "Sufi" view of Jesus is really the Islamic one, since Sufism is merely Islam practiced from the heart. This collection of stories from various sources presents parables and anecdotes in which Jesus features as the humblest and closest to God of human beings.