This book divides into two basic parts. In Chapters 1 and 2 I discuss historical examples of "rumor" discourse and suggest whey many blacks have--for good reason--channeled beliefs about race relations into familiar formulae; ones developed as early as the time of the first contact between sub-Saharan Africans and European white. Then in Chapters 3-7 it explores the continuation of these issues in late-twentieth-century African-American rumors and contemporary legends; using examples collected in the field. Because Turner was able to monitor these contemporary legends as they unfolded and played themselves out; rigorous analysis was possible.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. and this was truly wonderful.By Richard P BattlesI seem to be addicted to comparative mystical religious studies;and this was truly wonderful.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. well worth the priceBy TaegukAn invaluable resource for Sufis; Daoists; and anybody interested in mysticism and philosophy. Well written and profound.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. a masterpiece of comparative mysticismBy P. NagyToshihiko Izutsu has written a masterpiece of comparative mysticism. My avocation for years has been reading mystical classics and comparative studies of mysticism. Of the many works that I have read; Toshihiko Izutsu’s study stands as a solid introduction to the writings of Ibn ‘Arabi; whose theosophy; 800 years after their composition; still offers astounding insights into the visionary world. Likewise; his introduction to Chuang-tzu and Lao-tzu represents a solid introduction to philosophical Taoism. Toshihiko Izutsu was uniquely qualified for the writings he did on Asian religions and classical Islamic mysticism. Raised as a child in a Zen household; Izutsu was trained in the contemplative arts of meditation which form the basis of experience to understand the subtle nuances in the language of unity. It is true that scholarly conventions have moved on. There are now more substantial studies of Taoism and the Sufism of Ibn ‘Arabi; but Toshihiko Izutsu’s writings have a timeless depth and subtlety of insight often lacking in those more recent works. The comparison between these two mystical systems that are not known for their interaction or historical connection helps to bring out the timeless qualities of a universal mysticism. It is true that such an idea of a meta-historical religiosity remains controversial. Toshihiko Izutsu is a consummate representative of such noble efforts and should not be overlooked.
