History of the Soul

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History of the soul
Author Zhang Chengzhi
Original title心灵史 (Xīnlíng Shĭ)
Country People's Republic of China
Language Chinese
GenreNarrative history
PublisherHuacheng Publishing House
Publication date
1991
Media typeBook
Pages298
Preceded byGolden Pastures (金牧场) 
Followed by红卫兵の时代 

History of the Soul, written by Zhang Chengzhi, is a work of narrative history spanning 172 years, which explores the personal and religious conflicts among the Jahriyya, a Sufi tariqah in Northwestern China. [1] Published in 1991, it went on to become China's second-best selling book in 1994. [2] [3]

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Plot summary

The book is divided into seven chapters or "gates", each corresponding to one of the seven generations of the masters, martyrs, and common people of the Jahriyya Order.

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