Apostle to Islam: A Biography of Samuel M. Zwemer is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Samuel M. Zwemer, a pioneering Christian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity to the Muslim world. Written by J. Christy Wilson, a respected scholar of Islamic studies, this book offers a detailed and engaging portrait of Zwemer, exploring his early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his remarkable career as a missionary in the Middle East.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, ...
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Apostle to Islam: A Biography of Samuel M. Zwemer is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Samuel M. Zwemer, a pioneering Christian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christianity to the Muslim world. Written by J. Christy Wilson, a respected scholar of Islamic studies, this book offers a detailed and engaging portrait of Zwemer, exploring his early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his remarkable career as a missionary in the Middle East.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Zwemer's own writings and correspondence, as well as interviews with his colleagues and friends, Wilson provides a vivid and nuanced account of Zwemer's experiences and accomplishments. He recounts Zwemer's efforts to establish Christian missions in various parts of the Muslim world, including Egypt, Iran, and Arabia, and his tireless work to translate the Bible into Arabic and other languages.Wilson also explores Zwemer's relationships with prominent figures in the Islamic world, including the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II and the Egyptian nationalist leader Saad Zaghlul, as well as his efforts to bridge the gap between Christianity and Islam through dialogue and mutual understanding.Throughout the book, Wilson offers insights into the complex and often fraught relationship between Christianity and Islam, and the challenges faced by those who seek to build bridges between these two great faiths. He also provides a rich and detailed portrait of a remarkable individual whose life and work continue to inspire and challenge Christians and Muslims alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Four inch tear along length of spine. Thumbnail chip to spine crown. Small chips to front and back panels.; 8vo 8"-9" tall.