A Psychology of Early Sufi Samâ`

Listening and Altered States

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Sufism, History, Middle East, Health & Well Being, Psychology
Cover of the book A Psychology of Early Sufi Samâ` by Kenneth S. Avery, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kenneth S. Avery ISBN: 9781134387274
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 5, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Kenneth S. Avery
ISBN: 9781134387274
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 5, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Avery explores the psychology of altered states among the early Sufis. It examines samâ` - listening to ritual recitation, music and certain other aural phenomena - and its effect in inducing unusual states of consciousness and behaviours. The focus is on the earliest personalities of the Islamic mystical tradition, as mediated by texts from the tenth to the twelfth centuries C.E. These unusual states are interpreted in the light of current research in Western psychology, and also in terms of their integration into historical Islamic culture.

A Psychology of Early Sufi Samâ` provides new insights into the work of five Sufi authors, and a fresh approach to the relation between historical accounts of altered states and current psychological thinking.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Avery explores the psychology of altered states among the early Sufis. It examines samâ` - listening to ritual recitation, music and certain other aural phenomena - and its effect in inducing unusual states of consciousness and behaviours. The focus is on the earliest personalities of the Islamic mystical tradition, as mediated by texts from the tenth to the twelfth centuries C.E. These unusual states are interpreted in the light of current research in Western psychology, and also in terms of their integration into historical Islamic culture.

A Psychology of Early Sufi Samâ` provides new insights into the work of five Sufi authors, and a fresh approach to the relation between historical accounts of altered states and current psychological thinking.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Monetary Value of Time by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Stories for Management Success by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Chinese Politics as Fragmented Authoritarianism by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Anglo-American Strategic Relations and the French Problem, 1960-1963 by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Sociology And Nature by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Self Supervision by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book European Governance and Supranational Institutions by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Routledge International Handbook of Restorative Justice by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Midwifery, Obstetrics and the Rise of Gynaecology by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Translating Style by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Rural Unwed Mothers by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Social and Economic Development in the Arab Gulf (RLE Economy of Middle East) by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Current Controversies in Values and Science by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Labour's Grass Roots by Kenneth S. Avery
Cover of the book Toynbee Hall (Routledge Revivals) by Kenneth S. Avery
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy