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Classical Spirituality in Contemporary America

The Confluence and Contribution of G.I. Gurdjieff and Sufism

by Michael S. Pittman

  • Paperback
  • 256 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.4 cm

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G.I. Gurdjieff (d. 1949) remains an important, if controversial, figure in early 20th-century Western Esoteric thought. Born in the culturally diverse region of the Caucasus, Gurdjieff traveled in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in search of practical spiritual knowledge. Though oftentimes allusive, references to Sufi teachings and characters take a prominent position in Gurdjieff's work and writings. Since his death, a discourse on Gurdjieff and Sufism has developed through the contributions as well as critiques of his students and interlocutors. J.G. Bennett began an experimental 'Fourth Way' school in England in the 1970s which included the introduction of Sufi practices and teachings. In America this discourse has further expanded through the collaboration and engagement of contemporary Sufi teachers. This work does not simply demonstrate the influence of Gurdjieff and his ideas, but approaches the specific discourse on and about Gurdjieff and Sufism in the context of contemporary religious and spiritual teachings, particularly in the United States, and highlights some of the adaptive, boundary-crossing, and hybrid features that have led to the continuing influence of Sufism.
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  • Author

    Michael S. Pittman

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

  • Published

    November 2013

  • Edition

    NIPPOD

  • Weight

    364g

  • Page Count

    256

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9781472522931

  • ISBN-10

    1472522931

  • Eden Code

    4260332

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