1st Edition

Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn 'Arabi

By Henry Corbin Copyright 1969
426 Pages 2 Color & 3 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

In this volume Henry Corbin emphasizes the differences between the exoteric and esoteric forms of Islam. He also reveals that whereas in the West philosophy and religion were at odds, they were inseparably linked, at least during this period, in the Islamic world.

A valuable section of notes and appendices includes original translation of numerous Sufi treatises.

Introduction.  Part 1: Sympathy & Theopathy.  Part 2: Creative Imagination & Creative Prayer.  Epilogue

Biography

Henry Corbin