William Stoddart

Paragon House (1985) ISBN 0913757470 paperback $6.95

A concise, lucid and widely acclaimed introduction to the fundamental doctrines and practices of Sufism, the inward or mystical dimension of Islam.

"The author is deeply concerned with the crisis of modern man, and his book is no mere academic study but a presentation of Sufism as one possible way of salvation. The book may be commended as presenting Sufism in a form in which it is a possible option for people in Western societies."

—Professor W. Montgomery Watt, Events

"Useful . . . adorned with good illustrations . . . contains many important points clearly expressed."

—Annemarie Schimmel, Bibliotheca Orientalis

"A dependable exposition. The author makes some interesting parallels with apophatic theology in Eastern Christianity."

—Bishop Kenneth Cragg, The Tablet