{"product_id":"9783032416384","title":"Knowledge of the Sacred: Islamic Philosophy and Sufism in Dialogue Essays in Honor of William C. Chittick","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiener Beiträge zur Islamforschung\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eKnowledge of the Sacred: Islamic Philosophy and Sufism in Dialogue\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEssays in Honor of William C. Chittick\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRusmir Šadić | Bego Hasanovic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Sociology of Religion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edited volume focuses on the Islamic intellectual tradition, particularly its philosophical, theological, and mystical dimensions, and considers their relevance in the modern world. At its core, the volume engages with ideas in the fields of Islamic philosophy and Sufism with a particular focus on the work of William C. Chittick as well as that of Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the leading intellectuals of the Traditional\/Traditionalist School (perennialism). The volume's key theme is the work of William C. Chittick, examined from various perspectives across several chapters. An introduction to his thought demonstrates how he translates the Sufi tradition, particularly the teachings of Ibn ʿArabī and Rūmī, into a modern context without compromising the authenticity of the Islamic intellectual tradition. The second part of the volume includes chapters on the thought of Seyyed Hossein Nasr, such as his understanding of nature and religious pluralism. The volume also includes chapters on Abū al-Muʿīn an-Nasafī and Christian religious pluralism. It is intended for an academic audience interested in Islamic philosophy, theology, Sufism, intercultural dialogue, and the challenges of modernity. At the same time, it offers interested readers access to the intellectual and spiritual dimensions of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRusmir Šadić \u003c\/strong\u003eis an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Sociology at the University of Tuzla and a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Sarajevo. His primary research interests focus on the philosophy of religion and ontology. Šadić serves as editor-in-chief of the journals \u003cem\u003eLogos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eZnakovi vremena\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eThe Signs of Time\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBego Hasanović\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies at the University of Vienna, Austria. He teaches Arabic language and Arabic theological texts. He studied Islamic Theology and Islamic Religious Education at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. His research interests include classical Māturīdī \u003cem\u003ekalām\u003c\/em\u003e, contemporary Islamic theology, and Muslims in Europe. His last publication: Hasanović, B., 2025, Bosnian Muslims and Institutionalisation of Islam: A Case Study of Austria, in: \u003cem\u003eReligions\u003c\/em\u003e 16(8), 1026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer VS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032416384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57332602863756,"sku":"9783032416384","price":76.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032416384","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}