| Author |
Zwemer, Samuel Marinus, 1867-1952 |
| LoC No. |
20020655
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| Title |
A Moslem seeker after God : showing Islam at its best in the life and teaching of al-Ghazali, mystic and theologian of the eleventh century
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| Original Publication |
New York: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Moslem Seeker After God: Showing Islam at its Best in the Life and Teaching of Al-Ghazali" by Samuel M. Zwemer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Al-Ghazali, a pivotal figure in Islamic thought, emphasizing the best aspects of Islam as manifested through his mysticism and theology. It aims to present a sympathetic portrait of Islam that highlights its spiritual depth as well as its struggles with external influences. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing Al-Ghazali as a significant figure in Islamic history, likening his importance to that of Mohammed. The text describes the environment in which he lived during the 11th century, marked by both cultural richness and moral decay within the Islamic world. It provides a historical context, portraying Al-Ghazali as a major reformer, scholar, and mystic who navigated the complexities of faith, reason, and spirituality during a tumultuous era. This introduction underscores his influence and the relevance of his teachings in offering a path to understanding divine truth, positioning him as an enduring seeker after God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
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| Subject |
Ghazzali, 1058-1111
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74846 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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