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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184511115X |
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Hardcover, 336pp |
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June 2006 |
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I. B.Tauris &
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Nineveh On
Line
Education
