A Scent of Sandalwood: Indo-Ismaili Religious Lyrics

ISBN-13: 9780700717675 / Twarda / 2002 / 240 str.

Aziz Esmail

Opis

The Ginans are religious lyrics which have long been a central part of the religious life of the Indian Mizari Ismaili community (known as Khojas), and continue to form their living poetic tradition.

Spis treści

Preface and Introduction Interpretative Essay Miscellaneous Ginans From the Sakano Nano (Pir Sadardin) 'A Plea' (Pir Hasan Kabirdin) Notes on Ginans Appendix 1: Note on Transliteration Appendix 2: Sources and Index of First Lines Appendix 3: Select Bibliography

O autorze

Aziz Esmail, whose educational background and interest spans across literature, philosophy, religion and psychology, has taught and conducted research at various universities and institutions, including the University of Nairobi, the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago, and the Centre for the Study of World Religions at Harvard. Interest in language and literature remains one of his several primary interests. He now lives in London, where at present he is one of the Governors of The Institute of Ismaili Studies.