A Moslem seeker after God

Name: A Moslem seeker after God
Author: Samuel Marinus Zwemer

By Samuel Marinus Zwemer

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The author offers a compact biography of Al-Ghazali, outlining his education, public teaching, sudden withdrawal, and later wanderings in pursuit of spiritual truth. It examines his effort to harmonize orthodox theology with Sufi mysticism and records the practical and ethical teachings that shaped his influence. The narrative surveys his major writings and assesses tensions in his creed between rational skepticism and devotional experience. Concluding chapters analyze his mystical method, moral guidance, and the ways his thought engages with Christian ideas as encountered in his works.

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Samuel Marinus Zwemer

Samuel Marinus Zwemer was a prominent American missionary and author known for his extensive work in the Arabian Peninsula. He dedicated much of his life to missionary activities and the study of Islam, contributing significantly to the understanding of Arab culture and religion. His notable works include "Arabia: The Cradle of Islam," which explores the geography and politics of the region, and "A Moslem Seeker After God," reflecting his engagement with Islamic thought. Zwemer also wrote children's literature, such as "Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children," aiming to educate young readers about the Arabian world. His writings remain influential in the fields of missiology and Middle Eastern studies.