Religion: general

In medieval Persia, the munshi or court secretary belonged to a highly professional, privileged class, enjoying a comfortable income and attractive living conditions.

In his younger years, the famous musician and theorist of music Safi al-Din al-Urmawi (d.

First published in 1973, The Secret and Sublime is a warmly sympathetic account of Taoism, a colourful religion and way of life.

Many studies on the Islamic world refer to writings that were originally published in manuscript.

Throughout history, Indian culture has had the interest of the Persians.

Islamic studies are for a large part based on texts that were originally transmitted in manuscript.

This volume contributes to the growing body of literature on religion and globalization and specifically global Pentecostal movements.