Cecilia Twinch, M.A. read modern and medieval languages at Cambridge, and is a senior research fellow of the Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society, Oxford, and has studied for many years at the Beshara School. Besides working as a teacher, translator and editor, she has written numerous articles and has lectured on Ibn 'Arabi and mysticism worldwide. Her publications include an English translation (with Pablo Beneito) of Ibn 'Arabi's "Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries" and a forthcoming new translation of "Know yourself: The Treatise on Unity" (attributed to Ibn 'Arabi).