Expansion of prophetic experience
essays on historicity, contingency and plurality in religion
ʻAbd al-Karīm Surūsh
355 pages | ~10 hrs
Islam
Expansion of prophetic experience
essays on historicity, contingency and plurality in religion
By ʻAbd al-Karīm Surūsh
In this profound exploration of Islamic theology and spiritual understanding, renowned scholar Abd al-Karim Surush presents a revolutionary approach to comprehending prophetic revelation and religious experience. Drawing from his groundbreaking epistemological framework known as the "Contraction and Expansion of Religious Knowledge," Surush examines the dynamic nature of Prophet Muhammad's revelatory encounters and their relationship to human consciousness and historical context.
This scholarly work ventures beyond traditional interpretations to investigate how divine revelation intersects with human experience, cultural circumstances, and the formation of sacred texts. Surush's neo-rationalist perspective offers readers a sophisticated theological framework that acknowledges both the transcendent nature of prophetic experience and its embodiment within specific historical moments.
Rather than proposing superficial modifications to existing religious law or selective reinterpretations of scripture, this comprehensive study presents a systematic methodology for understanding religious knowledge as an evolving, contextual phenomenon. The author's hermeneutical approach provides tools for engaging with Islamic theology in ways that honor both spiritual authenticity and intellectual rigor.
Spanning 355 pages, this work appeals to serious students of comparative religion, Islamic studies, and anyone seeking deeper insight into the nature of religious experience itself. Surush invites readers to consider how divine communication operates through human consciousness while maintaining its sacred character, offering a nuanced perspective on the relationship between revelation, interpretation, and spiritual growth.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Doktrin
- ✓ Explore Muhammad, prophet, -632
- ✓ Explore Islamische Theologie
- ✓ Explore Religiöse Erfahrung
- ✓ Explore Doctrines
- ✓ Explore Religiöse Bildung
- ✓ Explore Prophetic office
- ✓ Explore Islam
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Details
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Brill, Brill Academic Publishers
- ISBN-13
- 9789004171053
- ISBN-10
- 9004171053
- Pages
- 355
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BP166.55.S8713 2008
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