
| | | 
| | | 
Customers who bought this book also bought: | History of the Syrian Nation and the Old Evangelical-Apostolic Church of the East by George Malech This book is the first account written in English on the history of the Church of the East by one of its own adherents. The basis of the book is a history that was written in Assyrian (Neo-Aramaic) by Shamasha George David Malech (1837-1909). |
|  | Simple and Bold: Ephrem’s Art of Symbolic Thought by Kees den Biesen Ephrem the Syrian is known as one of the greatest Christian poets and as a unique author whose mode of thought is usually described as “symbolic.” In this work, Kees den Biesen explores the literary, intellectual, and theological mechanisms at work in Ephrem’s writings with the specific aim of identifying the exact nature of his “symbolic thought” and evaluating its contemporary relevance. Den Biesen elaborates a comprehensive approach that integrates a variety of methods into a genuinely theological methodology. He then proposes his own comprehensive understanding of the nature and merits of Ephrem’s symbolic thought. |
|  | The Letters of John of Dalyatha by Mary Hansbury John of Dalyatha outlines the itinerary of those who are baptized: purification; sanctification through silence; tears; wonder; divine light; union through contemplation; praise; assistance of the angels--leading to the vision of God. |
|  | An Introduction to Syriac Studies by Sebastian Brock This Introduction aims to provide basic guidance to important areas of Syriac studies. The relevance of Syriac studies to a variety of other fields is explored. A brief orientation to the history of Syriac literature is offered, and Syriac is set within the context of the other Aramaic dialects. A thorough discussion on important tools (Instrumenta Studiorum) is presented; topics include grammars, dictionaries, the Bible in Syriac, histories of Syriac literature, bibliographical aids and relevant series, periodicals, and encyclopedias. This Introduction should prove useful both for the student beginning Syriac studies and for scholars working in adjacent fields. |
|  | A Residence of Eight Years in Persia among the Nestorian Christians with Notices of the Muhammedans by Justin Perkins Gives a travelogue and a journal of his missionary activities in the Middle East between 1834 and 1841, primarily with the Church of the East. |
|
| |
| previous | up | next |
Cutts, E. Christians Under the Crescent in Asia
E-mail this product to a friend
| Title: | Christians Under the Crescent in Asia | | Subtitle: | New Introduction by David Malick | | Availability: | In Print | | Publisher: | Gorgias Press |
| |
| By E. Cutts | | ISBN: | 1-59333-405-2 | | Availability: | In Print | | Publication Date: | 8/2006 | | Format: | Hardback, Black, 6 x 9 in | | Pages: | 376 |
Christians under the Crescent in Asia is the account of a journey among the Assyrians in Turkey and Persia in 1876. The author, Edward L. Cutts, was sent on a mission of inquiry by the Archbishop of Canterbury in response to petitions from Assyrians to the Church of England requesting the establishment of a mission to open schools among them in order to bring about their educational and spiritual renewal.
This book serves as primary source material for a very important period in modern Assyrian history from which few other sources survive. Additionally, this book contains detailed descriptions of life and customs that have all but disappeared. During this period, the Assyrians were still living in their original homelands. Their economic and political situation fluctuated, but the horrific events of 1915-1918 were still far off and it is tempting to read this book and imagine what might have been if genocide and exile could have been avoided. (Adapted from the new introduction by David Malick.)
| |
| | Cutts, E. Christians Under the Crescent in Asia | | ISBN: | 1-59333-405-2 | | Weight: | 1 LBS. | | Price: | $127.50 | | To get the 5% Gorgias BiblioPerks™ discount, simply login. | |
|
|