Islamic Gnosticism: Sufism, Sufis & The Persian Poets. Special Guest-- David Fideler, author of 'Love's Alchemy: Poems From the Sufi Tradition' & 'Jesus Christ Sun of God'. Topics discussed: --The origins, theology and rituals of Sufism. --The parallels and similarities between Sufism and Gnosticism. --New translations that give a fresh insight into the puissance of the Persian poets (a far cry from the New Age drivel you've had to hear from the mouths of Demi Moore and Madonna). --The background and sublime genius of Rumi and the other great Persian Poets. --An actual chance to listen to Sufi music and poetry as it was originally intended centuries ago in the correct context, both in Persian and English. --How the Sufi and Persian poetry actually influenced our modern views on Romantic Love. --Is there such a thing as Arabic Kabbalah? And much more!