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# Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi

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- **What is this?** Rumi - Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings, and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi by franklin d. lewis
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    An Encyclopaedic Work on Rumi
  

*by A***I on Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2009*

Rumi -- Past and Present, East and West, The Life, Teaching and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi by Franklin D. Lewis is an encyclopaedic work on the greatest Sufi poet the world of Islam has ever produced. Mawlana Jalal al-Din Mohammad Balkhi, known as Mawlavi in his home land and as Rumi in the West, has been introduced to the Western world by scholars such as Nicholson, Arberry, Schimmel, Chittick and Nasr. Since then, scholarly critical works and translations of Rumi's works, Masnavi and Divan-e Shams, have appeared in different languages. Recently-published English translations by Bly and Barks are among the best sellers in America. What has made Rumi so popular in world cultures is his humanistic message of tolerance and respect for the other. Lewis has given Rumi full justice by writing this comprehensive book. Like Rumi himself, Lewis goes beyond any boundary to discuss Rumi's life, poetry, philosophy and different aspects of his message in high and popular cultures around the world with detailed scholarly notes that are immensely valuable for all researchers interested in the Islamic culture and civilization. Besides, Lewis's inspiring book provides the reader with many e-resources on Rumi and Mevlevi Order already unknown to both experts and general readers. These e-resources and internet links prove to open up new horizons for further research on Rumi in the 21th century. Scholars interested in interdisciplinary studies will find Lewis's book indispensable as well. Once again, Lewis's illuminating book shows that there is no end to research on one of the greatest philosopher-poets of the world.Alireza Anushiravani, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Psychology, Hermeneutics and Rumi
  

*by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2000*

Rumi's works are valuable as social science in their reference to  psychological development (the journey of soul).  In order to understand  Rumi, one must take a classical hermeneutical stance to uncover his  intended meanings.  This can only be done well if one understands Rumi  himself.  Franklin Lewis' text is now the greatest aid in so doing: there  is no other extant text that gives such a thorough and accurate portrait of  Rumi. It offers in-depth description and analysis of his antecedents, as  well as the 13th century contemporary influences on his own psychological  development.  Other than Rumi's works themselves, no other book has been  written that allows such insight into who he really was.  Professor Lewis  has written a work that is an invaluable aid in hermeneutically  understanding Rumi, and in providing a richness of context through which  one can better decode Rumi's own meaning-making.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Most detailed and scholarly biography of Rumi in English.
  

*by I***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019*

A unique and most detailed biography of Rumi in English.  A lot of material is repeated throughout the book and the text could be tightened for better reading.  Something to consider for a 2nd edition.

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