Allegory and Philosophy in Avicenna (Ibn Sîn'): With a Translation of the Book of the Prophet Muhammad's Ascent to Heaven

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Explores the use of allegory in the writing of the renowned 11th- century Muslim philosopher known in the West as Avicenna, showing how it fit into the tradition of Islamic allegory, and has influenced later developments in the East and West. His Mi'rag Nama is translated here as a prime example of the journey allegory. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

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