The Monks of Kublai Khan Emperor of China

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This volume contains the English translation of the histories of Rabban Sawma and Mar Yahbalaha III (ca. 1230-1300) and their travels from China across Persia into Iraq. The translator also offers over 100 pages of prefatory material. Contents List Of Plates Illustrations In The Text Preface Introduction Translation Of The Syriac Text I. The Prayer Of The Syrian Translator Preface By The Syrian Translator I. The History Of Rabban Sâwmâ II. The History Of Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ, The Catholicus And Patriarch Of The East III. Rabban Ṣâwmâ And Rabban Marḳôs Wish To Go To Jerusalem IV. Rabban Mark Is Ordained Metropolitan, And Is Called Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ, And Rabban Ṣâwmâ Becomes Visitor-General V. Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ Is Elected Patriarch VI. The False Accusations Which Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ Suffered In The Days Of Aḥmâd The King VII. Departure Of Rabban Ṣâwmâ VIII. The Good Acts Of King Arghôn, And His Death IX. King Kaikhâtô And Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ X. The Death Of Rabban Ṣâwmâ And Of The Kings Kaikhâtô And Baidû XI. The Persecution Of Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ And The Christians In Mârâghâh XII. King Ḳâzân Pays Honour To Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ XIII. Further Pillage And Murder In Mârâghâh XIV. Rebellions And Fightings In The Fortress Of Arbîl XV. Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ Flourisheth And Finishes Building The Monastery Of Mârâghâh XVI. The Love Of King Ḳâzân For Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ, And His Death XVII. King Ûljâîtô And Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ XVIII. The Massacre Of The Christians At Arbîl XIX. The Death Of Mâr Yahbh-Allâhâ Bibliography Passages Of Scripture Quoted Index