Symbol of Divine Light (The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions)

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Symbol of Divine Light surveys the history of the mosque lamp, describing the numerous variants made in different historical periods and containing more than 200 stunning color and b/w illustrations. The deep significance of light and the lamp in Islamic culture and other traditionsā€”Jewish, Christian, Zoroastrian, Hindu, and Buddhistā€”is also explored, with reference made to the writings of authors belonging to the ā€œTraditionalist school,ā€ notably Frithjof Schuon, RenĆ© GuĆ©non, Titus Burckhardt, and Martin Lings. The book presents a detailed exploration of the famous Koranic Verse of Light and the symbolism of its constituent elements: light, the niche, the lamp, glass, oil, and the tree. Parallels are also drawn with other traditions, indicating a universal symbolism. Symbol of Divine Light concludes that the most important function of the mosque lamp was as a symbolic reminder of the Verse of Light, as demonstrated by examples that were virtually non-functional as lighting devices and also the extensive use of the mosque lamp as a decorative motif in Islamic architecture. The book aims to give the reader an opportunity to contemplate the meaning of the mosque lamp as a symbol of Divine Light.

This book title, Symbol of Divine Light (The Lamp in Islamic Culture and Other Traditions), ISBN: 9781936597567, by Nicholas Stone, published by World Wisdom (January 7, 2018) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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Author:
Nicholas Stone
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
192
Publisher:
World Wisdom (January 7, 2018)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9781936597567
ISBN-10:
193659756X
Weight:
23.52oz
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8.04" x 9.97" x 0.52"
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16
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