Introducing “God the All-Imaginer: Wisdom of Sufi Master Ibn Arabi in 99 Modern Sonnets (East-West Bridge Builders)” by author Martin Bidney

In his journey to create this seminal work, Martin Bidney drew upon his rich experiences teaching English in Sekem, an eco-village near Cairo, Egypt. Inspired by his interactions with students and his immersion in a deeply spiritual environment, he found the spark to breathe life into Ibn Arabi’s powerful teachings through the medium of modern sonnets. Drawing parallels with his personal journey of exploration and discovery, Bidney paints a vivid picture of the transformative power of Sufi philosophy, applying Ibn Arabi’s principles of love, compassion, and endless potential. Hear what he has to say about the “cup,” the ”knot,” and the “breath.”

The book offers readers an exploration into the profound teachings of Sufi Master Ibn Arabi, reimagined through 99 eloquently composed sonnets. Bidney brings to life the wisdom of this influential spiritual thinker, beautifully weaving narratives of Ibn Arabi’s encounters with 27 prophets, his heart-stirring prayers, and parable-poems of his teachings. Readers can expect a unique blend of spiritual discourse, poetic elegance, and the manifestation of a universe conceived through a Lover’s sigh.

Martin Bidney’s aim with this book is to empower readers with the teachings of Ibn Arabi, promoting a more expansive view of identity, religion, and spirituality. He hopes to introduce readers to the concepts of the Boundless and the Beating Heart and encourage them to explore the limitless potential within themselves. The author envisions the book as a catalyst for personal transformation and spiritual awakening, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Sufi teachings in the modern world.

Discover the depth of Sufi philosophy and participate in a journey of self-discovery with Martin Bidney’s “God the All-Imaginer: Wisdom of Sufi Master Ibn Arabi in 99 Modern Sonnets (East-West Bridge Builders)” This is not just a book; it is a portal to a realm of spiritual wisdom that promises to touch your soul and broaden your worldview.

Don’t miss this opportunity and get into the heart of Sufism and embrace the transformative power of Ibn Arabi’s teachings.

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“God the All-Imaginer: Wisdom of Sufi Master Ibn Arabi in 99 Modern Sonnets (East-West Bridge Builders)”
Author: Martin Bidney
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (May 18, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 210 pages
ISBN-10 : 1533344779
ISBN-13 : 978-1533344779

About the Author

“God the All-Imaginer” is the thirteenth book of poetry by Martin Bidney, Professor Emeritus at SUNY-Binghamton. He has also published “Blake and Goethe” and “Patterns of Epiphany.” The present book is Volume VI in his series “East-West Bridge-Builders,” which includes two books of dialogues with passages from the Qur’an, one with Goethe’s “West-East Divan” (which includes Goethe’s essays on the cultural history of Arabian and Persian poetry made available in English for the first time ever), a dialogue-book with Friedrich Rueckert’s “Wisdom of the Brahman” Books 1-4, and a con-verse-ation with medieval pub poet Muhammad Shemseddin Hafiz called “Poems of Wine and Tavern Romance.” Bidney creates form-faithful translations which, like his own lyrical comments or “replies,” are in highly crafted, artisanal verse.

He translates from Polish, Russian, and German; three of his translation-and-dialogue books have been published by SUNY Press.

His dialogic book with Poland’s greatest poet Adam Mickiewicz’s “Crimean Sonnets” was issued by Bernstein Verlag Bonn, and his trilingual “Like a Fine Rug of Erivan: West-East Poems” of Russia’s greatest poet Alexander Pushkin is available from Mommsen Foundation / Global Scholarly Publishing. Keep watching on his amazon author page.

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