Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar - Softcover

Praise for "Legends of the Fire Spirits"
""Legends of the Fire Spirits" is a long overdue compendium of the knowledge and history of the jinn. It will enrich the reader's knowledge of human history more than one might imagine. The book also can serve as a lifelong reference to the mysteries of the Middle East and their influence on both Western and Eastern cultures." --"Arab News"
"Robert Lebling's exhaustive and very readable account of jinn lore and legends traces the fascinating history of these strange beings . . . Mortals interested in knowing more about these magical creatures must content themselves with Lebling's absorbing study." --"Times Literary Supplement"
"A fantastic introduction to a big Middle Eastern subject--the belief in Jinn, spirit people who live in parallel to us yet are invisible to humans. Most cultures have had traditions about 'little people' or something similar, but in the West we've pretty much ruled it out--"Faires at the bottom of th

Praise for "Legends of the Fire Spirits"
"The most complete compendium of research on the jinn to date." --"UFO Digest"
""Legends of the Fire Spirits" is a long overdue compendium of the knowledge and history of the jinn. It will enrich the reader's knowledge of human history more than one might imagine. The book also can serve as a lifelong reference to the mysteries of the Middle East and their influence on both Western and Eastern cultures." --"Arab News"
"Robert Lebling's exhaustive and very readable account of jinn lore and legends traces the fascinating history of these strange beings . . . Mortals interested in knowing more about these magical creatures must content themselves with Lebling's absorbing study." --"Times Literary Supplement"
"A fantastic introduction to a big Middle Eastern subject--the belief in Jinn, spirit people who live in parallel to us yet are invisible to humans. Most cultures have had traditions about 'little people' or somethin

Praise for "Legends of the Fire Spirits"

"The most complete compendium of research on the jinn to date." --"UFO Digest"

""Legends of the Fire Spirits" is a long overdue compendium of the knowledge and history of the jinn. It will enrich the reader's knowledge of human history more than one might imagine. The book also can serve as a lifelong reference to the mysteries of the Middle East and their influence on both Western and Eastern cultures." --"Arab News"

"Robert Lebling's exhaustive and very readable account of jinn lore and legends traces the fascinating history of these strange beings . . . Mortals interested in knowing more about these magical creatures must content themselves with Lebling's absorbing study." --"Times Literary Supplement"

"A fantastic introduction to a big Middle Eastern subject--the belief in Jinn, spirit people who live in parallel to us yet are invisible to humans. Most cultures have had traditions about 'little people' or something similar, but in the West we've pretty much ruled it out--"Faires at the bottom of the garden." . . . Perhaps the fairies aren't at the bottom of the garden after all, but right next to us. An excellent read--highly recommended." --Jason Webster, author of the "Max Camara detective novels"
Praise for Legends of the Fire Spirits
-The most complete compendium of research on the jinn to date.- --UFO Digest
-Legends of the Fire Spirits is a long overdue compendium of the knowledge and history of the jinn. It will enrich the reader's knowledge of human history more than one might imagine. The book also can serve as a lifelong reference to the mysteries of the Middle East and their influence on both Western and Eastern cultures.- --Arab News
-Robert Lebling's exhaustive and very readable account of jinn lore and legends traces the fascinating history of these strange beings . . . Mortals interested in knowing more about these magical creatures must content themselves with Lebling's absorbing study.- --Times Literary Supplement
-A fantastic introduction to a big Middle Eastern subject--the belief in Jinn, spirit people who live in parallel to us yet are invisible to humans. Most cultures have had traditions about 'little people' or something similar, but in the West we've pretty much ruled it out---Faires at the bottom of the garden.- . . . Perhaps the fairies aren't at the bottom of the garden after all, but right next to us. An excellent read--highly recommended.- --Jason Webster, author of the Max Camara detective novels
Praise for Legends of the Fire Spirits

"The most complete compendium of research on the jinn to date." --UFO Digest

"Legends of the Fire Spirits is a long overdue compendium of the knowledge and history of the jinn. It will enrich the reader's knowledge of human history more than one might imagine. The book also can serve as a lifelong reference to the mysteries of the Middle East and their influence on both Western and Eastern cultures." --Arab News

"Robert Lebling's exhaustive and very readable account of jinn lore and legends traces the fascinating history of these strange beings . . . Mortals interested in knowing more about these magical creatures must content themselves with Lebling's absorbing study." --Times Literary Supplement

"A fantastic introduction to a big Middle Eastern subject--the belief in Jinn, spirit people who live in parallel to us yet are invisible to humans. Most cultures have had traditions about 'little people' or something similar, but in the West we've pretty much ruled it out--"Faires at the bottom of the garden." . . . Perhaps the fairies aren't at the bottom of the garden after all, but right next to us. An excellent read--highly recommended." --Jason Webster, author of the Max Camara detective novels

Supernatural, shape-shifting, intelligent, and blessed with free will and remarkable powers, jinn have over the ages been given many namesùdemon, spirit, ghoul, genie, ifrit, and shaitan. Neither human nor immortal, they roam the earth inhabiting dark and empty places, luring humans to their deaths or demonically possessing them if harmed or offended. Despite the fact they cannot be seen, jinn are said to be strangely humanlikeùmarrying, bearing children, forming communities and tribes, playing, and facing judgment like any other human.

Legends of the Fire Spirits explores the enduring phenomenon of the jinn. From North Africa to Central Asia, from the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, this riveting and often chilling book draws on ancient testimonies, medieval histories, colonial records, anthropologist's reports, and traveler's tales to explore the different types of jinnùtheir behavior, society, culture, and long history of contact with humankind. A magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world, Legends of the Fire Spirits demonstrates the colorful diversity of human culture and the durability of faith.