Shah, Idries - Wisdom of the Idiots

Dutton, New York, 1971. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good. 9780525473077 "Because what narrow thinkers imagine to be wisdom is often seen by the Sufis to be folly, the Sufis in contrast sometimes call themselves 'The Idiots'. By a happy chance, too, the Arabic word for 'Saint' (wali) has the same numerical equivalent as the word for 'Idiot' (balid). So we have a double motive for regarding the Sufi great ones as our own Idiots.This book contains some of their knowledge. " This is the first USA paperback edition. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 179 pages. No Dust Jacket as published. Black titles spine. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Eastern Philosophy; Sufism; Esoteric; Philosophy. ISBN: 0525473076. ISBN/EAN: 9780525473077. Inventory No: 4935.

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