Questions of a Searching Heart Answered in Sufi, a Commentary by Sharon Marcus

Not revelation, but the accent, the flavor of revelation, this commentary, called Sufi, by author Sharon Marcus, offers a description or analysis of the mysteries at the heart of Sufi experience.

Toronto, ON (PRWeb) March 16, 2007 -- Not revelation, but the accent, the flavor of revelation, this commentary, called Sufi, by author Sharon Marcus, offers a description or analysis of the mysteries at the heart of Sufi experience. Says Marcus, "The true study of Sufism does not begin in a book or in scholarly investigations because this is an inner pursuit, a path which lies within that must be examined experientially by anyone who has a hunger to know what must be known, and that translated means a hunger for God and His truth."

The book contemplates the soul from the human perspective leading to an awareness that we came from God, and are mirrors of His light which will be reflected back into Him one day. Marcus speaks of our obligations because of this divine origin, this connection and destiny -- "As reflections of a formless power," says Marcus, "we must manifest in what we do, what we think, what we say, what we believe." The book shows how studying and acquiring His attributes brings about a transformation.

Excerpt:

At certain times in our lives there are questions we inevitably ask ourself about the nature of reality, questions we really need the answers to if life is to have any meaning for us, the who am I, who is God, what is our connection, range of questions. For some, answers fall easily and comfortably within the context of our understanding, God exists or He doesn't, I certainly know who I am, this is my name, my job, my family, my state in the world, my relations with God are important when I am in trouble and I call on Him, otherwise I don't really think about it too much. I go to the church, the mosque, the temple when I have to, or once in awhile when I feel like it. I feel connected to the faith I inherited from my parents, but I don't pray much, if ever. Easy, laissez-faire answers, a protective covering over the implications posed by these questions which have been asked again and again by the human generations. For those not content with routine answers, the search can sometimes be profound, even agonizing if the right answers are not readily forthcoming.

About the author:

Toronto based poet and novelist Sharon Marcus has written nine books of poetry, four novels, a collection of short stories, three works of non-fiction and a scattering of miscellaneous pieces, book reviews and the like. For the most part, the poetry is lyrical, ecstatic, searching for revelation, always with a passionate obligation to guard the gates of language, to protect rhythm and preserve substance; each of the four novels investigates a different form, all very lyrical, all incorporating extensive use of verse one way or another, the fourth novel in alternating sections of verse and prose; the non-fictional works, whether political or personal, describe events too odd for fiction.

Book Statistics

ISBN(s): 09737534-3-9

Retail Price(s): $26.95 CDN * $ 24.95 USD

Size and Format(s): 5.5 x 8.5 paperback

Page count: 433

Publication Date: 2006

Availability: Chapters/indigo.ca, Amazon.ca

http://www.sufipress.com/

Author Contact:

Sharon Marcus

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