The Setting of the Crescent and the Rising of the Cross (Classic Reprint): Or Kamil Abdul Messiah, a Syrian Convert From Islam to Christianity: Or ... from Islam to Christianity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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From Beirut to the Arabian coast, a convert’s confident study of faith goes public. A Syrian man named Kamil Abdul Messiah moves from doubt to decisive action, learning both the Koran and the Bible as he pursues truth. This account follows his brave path from a Muslim upbringing to his work with a Protestant mission along eastern Arabia, and the spiritual and social challenges he faces along the way.
This concise life sketch blends personal moments with historical context to illuminate a remarkable example of faith, courage, and cross‑cultural dialogue. It showcases how one seeker used careful study, tact, and love to engage friends and neighbors in a deeply challenging religious landscape.
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- A vivid, readable profile of a young man’s conversion journey and his method for sharing faith.
- Insight into how mission work developed in eastern Arabia in the late 19th century.
- Examples of respectful dialogue across religious lines, and the role of study in shaping belief.
- A portrait of the personal and communal stakes in religiously mixed settings.
Ideal for readers of missionary history, biographical sketches, and cases of interfaith encounter, this edition offers a clear window into a pivotal life and its wider impact.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the compelling true story of Kamil Abdul Messiah, a young man whose journey from devout Muslim to ardent Christian missionary in turn-of-the-century Arabia offers a unique insight into the power of faith to transform lives. The author traces Kamil's spiritual awakening through his encounters with the teachings of Jesus Christ, his struggle to reconcile his new beliefs with his Islamic upbringing, and his unwavering determination to share the gospel with others. Through Kamil's experiences, this book explores the common ground between different faiths, the challenges of bridging cultural divides, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331200758_0
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