"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 Church, which now fights for survival in its country of origin, Iraq, and is almost forgotten in the West. He narrates its rich an...

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1. Verfasser:	Baumer, Christoph (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English German
Veröffentlicht:	London [u.a.] Tauris 2006
Schlagworte:	Assyrian Church of the East > History Geschichte Assyriërs (christenen) Nestorian Church > History Assyrische Kirche
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Zusammenfassung:	"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 Church, which now fights for survival in its country of origin, Iraq, and is almost forgotten in the West. He narrates its rich and colourful trajectory, from its apostolic beginnings to the present day, and discusses the Church's theology, christology and uniquely vigorous spirituality. He analyses the Church's turbulent relationship with other Christian churches and its dialogue with neighbouring wold religions such as Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Islam Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism." "Richly illustrated with maps and over 150 full-colour 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."--BOOK JACKET.
Beschreibung:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-316) and index
Beschreibung:	328 S. Ill., Kt. 30 cm
ISBN:	184511115X 9781845111151