The Church of the East: An Illustrated History of Assyrian Christianity - Hardcover

Baumer, Christoph

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9781845111151: The Church of the East: An Illustrated History of Assyrian Christianity
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ISBN 10: 184511115X ISBN 13: 9781845111151
Publisher: I. B. Tauris, 2006

Synopsis

Christoph Baumer is one of the very few Westerners to have visited many of the most important Assyrian sites, and has written the only comprehensive history of the "Nestorian" (or Apostolic Assyrian) Church, which now fights for survival in its country of origin, Iraq. He traces its apostolic beginnings to the present day, and discusses the Church's theology, christology and uniquely vigorous spirituality. He analyzes the Church's turbulent relationship with other Christian chuches and its dialogue with neighboring world religions such as Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Islam, Buddhism and Taoism. Richly illustrated with maps and over 150 full-color photographs, the book will be essential reading for those interested in a fascinating but neglected Christian community which has profoundly shaped the history of civilization in both East and West.

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About the Author

Christoph Baumer is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, and a member of the Explorer's Club, New York.

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Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
184511115X
ISBN 13 
9781845111151
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
336
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