Initiation In Persia

By George Oliver

Book Overview

Initiation in Persia is a book written by George Oliver that explores the author's experiences during his travels in Persia, now known as Iran. The book is a personal account of Oliver's initiation into the Sufi tradition, a mystical Islamic belief system that emphasizes the inward search for God. Throughout the book, Oliver describes his encounters with various Sufi masters and their teachings, as well as his own spiritual journey towards enlightenment. He also provides a detailed description of the Persian landscape, culture, and people, painting a vivid picture of the country and its traditions.Initiation in Persia is a unique and insightful look into the world of Sufism, as well as an engaging travelogue of one man's journey through a fascinating and complex country. It is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, Islamic culture, or travel literature.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Initiation, by George Oliver. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593010.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162846518
• ISBN13: 9781162846514
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"