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title: Old Turkish New Times (Book)
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  primary: Old Turkish New Times (Book)
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  disambiguation: Explore Ottoman-era Turkish language & Sufi culture in this insightful new book.  Abdullah Uğur & Ensar Karagöz.
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  tags:
    - Saf Türkçe
    - Sufi Kültür
    - Sheikh Mehmed Râşid Efendi
    - Yeni Zaman
    - Eski Türkçe
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# Old Turkish New Times (Book)

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*Old Turkish New Times*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Publication Year(Text) | May 2024 |
| Number of Pages(Text) | 172 |
| Genre | Turkish Literature |
| Publishing House | Dergâh Publications |
| Author(s) | Abdullah Uğur,Ensar Karagöz |

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## Article Content

[Old Turkish New Times](/en/detay/old-turkish-new-age-book-600c8/llms.txt) (*Eski Türkçe Yeni Zaman*), authored by **Abdullah Uğur** and **Ensar Karagöz**, is a work published by Dergâh Publications in May 2024. The book examines the language and [Sufi culture](/en/detay/islam-and-humanity-mevlana-and-sufism-book-c3320/llms.txt) of the late Ottoman and early Republican periods, focusing on the *Divan* of **Sheikh Mehmed Râşid Efendi**, which was written using "pure Turkish" words.

### **Subject**

The work provides information on the life, family, and views on language of Sheikh Mehmed Râşid Efendi. General information is also given about Râşid Efendi’s works, most of which relate to [Turkish linguistics](/en/detay/turkish-language-family-4bc22/llms.txt) and [lexicography](/en/detay/dictionary-of-ottoman-history-book-48d69/llms.txt). The second part of the book focuses on the surviving two copies of Râşid Efendi’s "pure Turkish" *Divan* and its lexical world, and it provides the text of the *Divan*.

### **Themes**

- **Language and Sufi Culture:** The shaping of language and Sufi culture in the late Ottoman and early Republican periods is described.
- **Turkish Linguistics and Lexicography:** Râşid Efendi's works related to Turkish linguistics and lexicography are examined.
- **"Pure Turkish" Literature:** The significance of works written with "pure Turkish" words and the effect of such works on the language are discussed.

### **Narration and Style**

The work is written in an academic language. The book offers an in-depth study for readers interested in language and Sufi culture. It is an important resource for those who wish to understand the linguistic views and Sufi culture of the period through the works of Râşid Efendi.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Uğur, Abdullah ve Ensar Karagöz. Eski Türkçe Yeni Zaman. İstanbul: Dergâh Yayınları, Mayıs 2024. Accessed on June 26, 2025. https://www.dergah.com.tr/kitaplar/eski-turkce-yeni-zaman.