The Tao of Islam A Sourcebook on Gender Relationships in Islamic Thought

An anthology of Islamic teachings that use gender symbolism to explain the relationships between God and the world, the world and the human being, and the human being and God. Murata (religious studies, State U. of New York) focuses on Sufis and translations from over 30 Muslims. She argues that the core of Islamic thought is not in the nature of things but in the relationships between then. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR