Toshihiko Izutsu

[Angelite]

He was a well known Japanese scholar on Islam. He mastered both Zen Buddism and Islamic Sufism. He studied Ibn Arabi's works & was the first to translate the Quran from arabic to Japanese. He also made a few comparative studies of eastern & islamic philosophies. 

He's a polyglot, mastering over twenty languages. A true genius & enlightened master. 

http://www.worldwisdom.com/public/authors/Toshihiko-Izutsu.aspx

 

"And those who have been given knowledge see that what is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, and it guides to the path of the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy." [34:6]

 

I am currently reading his book on language. 

[Apparition of Jack]

Thank you for this find!

[outlandish]

Wow, what an interesting perspective his would be. I'd like to read some of his books.

Here's his bibliography on goodreads

Particuarly interesting to me look:

• Concept and Reality of Existence

• Sufism and Taoism: A Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts 

• Language and Magic: Studies in the Magical Function of Speech 

His books seem difficult to find!

[Jonac]

Thanks very interesting