Herbert Mason (1) (1932–2017)
Author of The Death of Al-Hallaj
For other authors named Herbert Mason, see the disambiguation page.
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- Other names
- Mason, Herbert W.
- Birthdate
- 1932
- Date of death
- 2017-01-01
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Harvard University (Ph.D.|Near Eastern Languages and Literature)
- Occupations
- professor of history
poet
scholar
translator French - English - Organizations
- Boston University
Association des Amis Louis Massignon, Paris (President)
The American Schools of Oriental Research - Relationships
- Massignon, Louis (mentor, friend)
- Short biography
- Herbert Mason was the William Goodwin Aurelio Professsor of History and Religious Thought at Boston University.
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Delaware, Ohio, USA
- Places of residence
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Phillipston, Massachusetts, USA
Ireland
France - Place of death
- Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
- Burial location
- Auburn Cemetery, Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Massachusetts, USA
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Summary:
In the book, "The Death of al-Hallaj," the author depicts Hallaj's last days with his loved ones, before his execution. The first to visit him is his son, Hamd. Hamd is the narrator in the story. It was Ibn Dawud who visited Hallaj the second time and entered the story. Ibn Duwad is the jurist and is portrayed as the antogonist by Hamd. Third to enter the story is Ibn Ata. Ibn Ata is Hallaj's friend and disciple. Last to enter the story is Shaghab. Shaghab is Caliph Muqtadir's show more mother, and a supporter of Hallaj. Throughout the book, Hallaj at times practices shath, or conversation with God.The book ends with his execution. Hallaj endured the long and gruesome torture of his death calmly and courageously.
Opinion:
The book, "The Death of al-Hallaj," is a great book to read and re-read again. I was surprised to how many similarities there were between Hallaj and Jesus Christ. Hallaj is enveloped in God's love and speaks with wisdom. I had not known anything about al-Hallaj until this book. I can tell he is not well known in the Western World. But he is considered one of the greatest figures in history of the Muslim religion. Hallaj's personality is witty and joyful, he is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. Hallaj has lived on in the Muslim religion for thousands of years and will continue to do so. show less
In the book, "The Death of al-Hallaj," the author depicts Hallaj's last days with his loved ones, before his execution. The first to visit him is his son, Hamd. Hamd is the narrator in the story. It was Ibn Dawud who visited Hallaj the second time and entered the story. Ibn Duwad is the jurist and is portrayed as the antogonist by Hamd. Third to enter the story is Ibn Ata. Ibn Ata is Hallaj's friend and disciple. Last to enter the story is Shaghab. Shaghab is Caliph Muqtadir's show more mother, and a supporter of Hallaj. Throughout the book, Hallaj at times practices shath, or conversation with God.The book ends with his execution. Hallaj endured the long and gruesome torture of his death calmly and courageously.
Opinion:
The book, "The Death of al-Hallaj," is a great book to read and re-read again. I was surprised to how many similarities there were between Hallaj and Jesus Christ. Hallaj is enveloped in God's love and speaks with wisdom. I had not known anything about al-Hallaj until this book. I can tell he is not well known in the Western World. But he is considered one of the greatest figures in history of the Muslim religion. Hallaj's personality is witty and joyful, he is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. Hallaj has lived on in the Muslim religion for thousands of years and will continue to do so. show less
An introductory book for those who want to know about Mansour Al Hallaj.
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