Tales of the Dervishes: Teaching Stories of Sufi Masters Over the Past Thousand Years

Tales of the Dervishes: Teaching Stories of Sufi Masters Over the Past Thousand Years by Shah, Idries. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780900860478.

A mysterious chest is buried unopened. A wondrous caravan brings fortune to a simple cobbler. An outcast princess creates a new life in the wilderness. Some of the 78 tales in this remarkable book first appeared in print over a thousand years ago; others are medieval classics. Yet, each has a special relevance for us on the eve of the 21st century. All are told with Idries Shahs distinctive wit and grace and the authors own commentary notes. These are teaching stories in the Sufi tradition. Those who probe beyond the surface will find multiple meanings to challenge assumptions and foster new ways of thinking and perceiving. Tales of the Dervishes is essential reading for anyone interested in Sufi thought, the significance and history of tales, or simply superb entertainment.