A Residence Of Eight Years In Persia, Among The Nestorian Christians - Justin Perkins - Bog

A Residence of Eight Years in Persia, Among the Nestorian Christians: With Notices of the Muhammedans is a book written by Justin Perkins and first published in 1843. The book is a detailed account of Perkins' experiences living among the Nestorian Christians in Persia for eight years. Perkins was an American missionary who arrived in Persia in 1834 and spent the next eight years studying the language, culture, and religion of the Nestorian Christians. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of life in Persia, including the geography, climate, and history of the region. Perkins also provides detailed descriptions of the customs and traditions of the Nestorian Christians, including their religious practices, social organization, and daily life. In addition to his observations of the Nestorian Christians, Perkins also provides insights into the culture and religion of the Muhammedans, the dominant religious group in Persia. He describes their beliefs, practices, and attitudes towards Christians and other religious minorities. Overall, A Residence of Eight Years in Persia, Among the Nestorian Christians: With Notices of the Muhammedans is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in Persia during the mid-19th century. It is an important resource for scholars of Middle Eastern history, religion, and culture.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.