Tales of God's Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780520258969)

This remarkable collection gathers a breathtakingly diverse selection of primary texts from the vast repertoire of Islamic stories about holy men and women--also known as Friends of God--who were exemplary for their piety, intimacy with God, and service to their fellow human beings. Translated from seventeen languages by more than two dozen scholars of Islamic studies, these texts come from the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and China and Southeast Asia. Historically, they begin with the eighth century and include samples from medieval, early modern, and modern Muslim societies. Expertly edited and introduced by John Renard, Tales of God's Friends serves as a companion volume to Renard's Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood.

Author: John Renard
ISBN-10: 0520258967
ISBN-13: 9780520258969
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 05/13/2009
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2010