Henry Corbin was een filosoof, theoloog en professor in de islamitische studies wiens werk een brug sloeg tussen westerse filosofische tradities en het mystiek van de islamitische wereld. Zijn vroege gevoeligheid voor muziek voorspelde de diepe resonantie en poëzie die zijn geschriften doordringen. Een cruciale ontmoeting met de 12e-eeuwse Perzische mysticus Suhrawardi vormde de koers van zijn leven en verlichtte een pad waar het platonisme verweven was met de oude Perzische engelologie. Corbin stuurde de studie van de islamitische filosofie fundamenteel bij door de aanhoudende vitaliteit ervan aan te tonen in de oosterse wereld, met name in Iran, en daagde zo de notie van het einde ervan na Ibn Rushd uit.
It may be that the world which our authors here describe in symbolic language as the "eighth climate" will be seen by Western people as the "lost continent." Should some of them be searching for it, the Spiritual Masters whom the present book seeks to interpret will perhaps serve as their guides.
Creative Imagination in the Sūfism of Ibn 'Arabī
Ibn 'Arabi, a prominent mystic, significantly influenced Shi'ite Sufism through his profound personal experiences and intellectual insights. Henry Corbin explores the connections between Islamic mysticism and Western mystical thought, drawing parallels between Ibn 'Arabi's concepts and Shakespeare's implied cosmology in works like HAMLET and THE TEMPEST. This comparative analysis highlights the shared themes of the imaginal realm and the "place of souls," enriching the understanding of both traditions. The book includes five plates, two in color.
This volume makes two essays by Henry Corbin, the eminent French scholar of Islam, available in English for the first time. Although his primary interest was the esoteric tradition of Islam, Corbin was also a lifelong student of the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg. The first essay, " Mundus Imaginalis , or The Imaginary and the Imaginal," clarifies Corbin's use of the term he coined, mundus imaginalis , or "the imaginal world." This important concept appears in both Swedenborgian and esoteric Islamic spirituality. The second piece, "Comparative Spiritual Hermeneutics," compares the revelation of the internal sense of the sacred boks of two distinct religions, Christianity and Islam.
An analysis of the life and doctrines of the Spanish-born Arab theologian.
This work, incorporating previously unpublished interviews and articles, retraces the quest of Henry Corbin into the imaginal realm of the unseen self, the domains of angels and numinous beings. A study of religious philosophy, exploration of visionary faith, these pages offer a superb meditation of the great themes of Perso-Islamic mysticism—the Sufi theory of knowledge, the voyage within the soul, le rituel de la coupe —and an illuminating glimpse into the philosophic universes of Sohravardi, Ibn Arabi, and Molla Sarda Shirazi.
The book, first released in 1993, is published by Routledge, a well-known imprint of Taylor & Francis. It explores significant themes relevant to its field, providing insights and analysis that contribute to academic discourse. The content is designed for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the subject matter, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Examines the work of Carl Jung in relation to Eastern religion, the wisdom teachings of the Sophia, Sufi mysticism, and visionary spirituality
Exploring the mysticism and psychological insights of the eleventh-century philosopher Avicenna, this work delves into his significant contributions across various fields. The author, Henry Corbin, uncovers a Persian manuscript that inspires an analysis of Avicenna's mystical recitals, which guide spiritual development. The first part outlines Avicenna's philosophical themes and includes translations of his recitals, while the second part offers a complete translation and notes on the Persian commentary, enriching the understanding of Avicenna's thought and its cosmic implications.
"In the Sufism of ancient Iran, the quest for dawning Light symbolizes the mystic's search for illuminated self-realization. In the path of this spiritual journey, the light arising in one's inner darkness is the Northern Light or the Midnight Sun, which is the brilliant light of truth offering freedom from egotism and from slavery to material existence. The Man of Light in Iranian Sufism presents a penetrating analysis of the writings of the great Iranian Sufis such as Suhrawardi, Semnani, and Najm al-Din Kubra, in which Corbin sees an unfolding and continuity of the idea of light and color as symbols of spiritual development. This intellectually exacting text goes beyond theoretical speculation: Corbin's combination of analysis and clear insight beckons the reader to apprehend the intuitive dimensions of the material being discussed. The Man of Light in Iranian Sufism remains one of the most important expositions of classical Persian Sufism available to a Western audience."--Provided by publisher
Monumentální dílo filosofa, orientalisty a religionisty Henryho Corbina (1903-1978) zásadním způsobem ovlivnilo naše poznání filosofie islámu. Díky svému vzdělání dokázal otevřít pole svých znalostí i filosofické interpretaci. Svými vydáními arabských a perských textů zpřístupnil i samotným Íráncům hlavní autory jejich mystické poezie a filosofie. Zároveň svými překlady těchto textů umožnil, aby se s bohatostí této myšlenkové tradice seznámili i lidé na Západě. Tvůrčí imaginace v súfismu Ibn Arabího je jednou z jeho nejvýznamnějších studií. Jeho rozsáhlé dílo však zahrnuje i první překlady Heideggera a Bartha do francouzštiny, studie o Böhmovi a Swedenborgovi, pojednání o Grálu a angelologii i vytříbené překlady a komentáře perských súfíjských textů. Ibn Arabí se narodil v Murcii v roce 1165 a zemřel roku 1240 v Damašku. Tento mystik a velice plodný autor zůstává jednou z nejoriginálnějších postav súfijského esoterismu. Henry Corbin nás seznamuje s jeho dobou a zasvěcuje nás do klíčových témat jeho filosofie. Tato kniha nás uvádí do samého srdce súfismu a odhaluje nám duchovní topografii islámu.
