The Oldest Christian People

Description

Gives a brief account of the history and traditions of the modern Assyrian people, and the fateful history of the Church of the East. The first seven Chapters are dedicated to the modern period, while the final six chapters discuss Christian-Moslem relations and the fate of the Church of the East and the Assyrian people during and after World War I. Contents Preface Introduction I. The Remnant Of The Assyrians II. Assyrian Traditions III. The Evangelization Of The Assyrians IV. Roman And Persian Wars V. Nestorius And The Assyrians VI. Nestorian Customs And Practices VII. Nestorian Missions In The Far East VIII. Rise Of Islam And The Arabian Conquest IX. Relation Between Christians And Mohammedans X. The Advent Of The Western Missions In The East XI. During The War XII. The Assyrians Since 1918 XIII. The Assyrians Before The League Of Nations XIV. Final Settlement Bibliography Index