Correspondences 7, no. 1 (2019). Special issue: Islamic Esotericism By Correspondences: Journal for the Study of Esotericism

https://www.academia.edu/42805630/Correspondences_7_no_1_2019_Special_issue_Islamic_Esotericism?nav_from=30f0de6a-4032-491e-9ab6-1f275ec9f626 This article discusses the increased attention to Islamic esotericism in the context of Western esotericism, highlighting the complexities and the need for a better understanding of Islamic esoteric traditions. It argues for the necessity of a preliminary outlining of Islamic esotericism to enable fruitful comparative studies, while addressing the shifting boundaries of 'East' and 'West.' The text points out the hist