Elest Bezmi ya da Hangi Söz?
Bazm-i Alast or Which Word?
Author(s): Gürbüz DenizSubject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Anadolu İlahiyat Akademisi
Keywords: Yawmu alastu birabbikum; primordial covenant; world of spirits; Koran; al-Araf; spirit;
Summary/Abstract: In this article we elaborate the common beliefs known as bazm-i alast or the world of spirits and their relevance with verses of Araf surah in the Koran. We interpretate Ayah 172 and other consecutive ayahs and criticize the riwayat or transmissions for their rawis, their chains of transmission and texts of these sayings. Also we make references to the historical roots of the using the world of spirits.
Journal: Eskiyeni
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 26
- Page Range: 151-161
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Turkish
