Early Philosophical Shiism: The Isma'ili Neoplatonism of Abu Ya'qub al-Sijistani

Description: Early Philosophical Shiism by Paul E. Walker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This is the first book-length study of the ideas and teachings of the leading tenth-century Ismaili theoretician Abu Yaqub al-Sijistani. Publisher Description The Ismailis, among whom are the followers of the Aga Khan, rose to prominence during the fourth Islamic/tenth Christian century. They developed a remarkably successful intellectual programme to sustain and support their political activities, promoting demands of Islamic doctrine together with the then newly imported sciences from abroad. The high watermark of this intellectual movement is best illustrated in the writings of the Ismaili theoretician Abu Ya´qub al-Sijistani. Using both published and manuscript writings of al-Sijistani that have hitherto been largely hidden, forgotten or ignored, Dr Paul Walker reveals the scholars major contribution to the development of philosophical Shiism. He analyses his role in the Ismaili mission (dawa) of that time and critically assesses the major themes in his combination of philosophy and religious doctrine. Author Biography Paul E Walker is a historian of ideas with special interests in Fatimid history and Ismaili thought. He is currently a research associate in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. His previous books include "Early Philosophical Shiism" (1993), "Exploring an Islamic Empire: Fatimid History and Its Sources" (2002), and with Wilferd Madelung, "The Advent of the Fatimids: A Contemporary Shii Witness "(2000). Details ISBN 0521060826 ISBN-13 9780521060820 Title Early Philosophical Shiism Author Paul E. Walker Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 220 Edition 1st Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:13686969; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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