The Book of Character: An Anthology of Writings on Virtue from Islamic and Other Sources

by Camille Adams Helminski (Editor)

Overview

The essential qualities of human nature, including faith, trust, repentance, forgiveness, compassion, and mercy, are discussed in this collection of writings by some of the world's great sages, both ancient and contemporary. The advice of prophets Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, the wisdom of Confucius and Buddha, and the prudence of saints, scholars, and even cyclists provide expert guidance for those looking to improve their spiritual well-being.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781904510093
Publisher:	Book Foundation
Publication date:	05/15/2004
Series:	Education Project
Edition description:	Book Foundation ed.
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.14(h) x 1.16(d)

About the Author

Camille Helminski is a founder and director of the Threshold Society. She is a coauthor of Jewels of Remembrance: 365 Selections from the Wisdom of Rumi and Rumi: Daylight, and the author of Women of Sufism. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.