Conference of the Birds: A Seeker's Journey to God by Farid-Ud-Din Attar (Englis

Description: Conference of the Birds by Farid-Ud-Din Attar, Andrew Harvey First written in the 12th century, Conference of the Birds is an allegory of extreme measures for extreme times -- the story of birds seeking a king is the story of all of us seeking God. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First written in the 12th century, Conference of the Birds is an allegory of extreme measures for extreme times the story of birds seeking a king is the story of all of us seeking God. Like the birds, we may be excited for the journey, until we realize that we must give up our fears and hollow desires, that our journey will be long and hard. Like the duck, we may not wish to leave the water. Like the nightingale, we may want to stay close to our roses.Direct and to the point, Masanis translation, made in the early part of the 19th century, is particularly apropos for our early 21st century times both are periods of intense spiritual seeking. Author Biography Attar lived in the 12th century, just prior to Rumi, whom he may have actually met as a child. Indeed Rumi wrote, "But in everything I say I am only the servant of Attar." Attar also wrote The Book of Secrets, The Memorial of the Saints, and The Hidden Voice. He was tried, but not executed, for religious heresy in part because his mystical philosophy, as reflected in this work. Details ISBN1578632463 Language English ISBN-10 1578632463 ISBN-13 9781578632466 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Imprint Red Wheel/Weiser Subtitle A Seekers Journey to God Place of Publication Maine Country of Publication United States Short Title CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9781578632466 UK Release Date 2001-10-15 NZ Release Date 2001-10-15 US Release Date 2001-10-15 Author Andrew Harvey Pages 96 Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser Publication Date 2001-10-15 DEWEY 297.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2001-10-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136590338;

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