Sufism I: Meaning, Knowledge and Unity

by Javad Nurbakhsh

This book contains essays on the three principal concepts: "the science of Sufism" with definitions and explanations. The Sufi concept of knowledge: the difference between knowledge imparted through revelations and that accessible to reason. The hierarchical levels of Divine Unity.

111 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Dr. Hazrat Javad Nūrbakhsh was a psychiatrist and Master (pir) of the Nimatullahi Sufi Order from 1953 until his death.

Reviews

[Andrew Collins]

This short book contains a much more in-depth exploration of core beliefs in Sufism than I originally expected. I will definitely read the other books by Javad Nurbakhsh.