- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (30 Nov 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1847060277
- ISBN-13: 978-1847060273
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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"Mark Bradley clearly knows Iran and the Iranian people. Dealing honestly with the historical and political identity of Iran as well as the growth and suffering of the Iranian church, the book reads like a novel, I did not want to put it down.With so much mutual misunderstanding and mistrust between the United States and Iran, this is an important and timely book. It deserves a wide readership. I hope it dispels ignorance and helps diffuse tensions between Iran and the West. It should become a standard popular text on the development of Christianity in Iran." - Revd. Dr Stephen Sizer, author and senior pastor, Christ Church, Virginia Water, UK
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This book offers a fascinating look at the growing underground church in Iran, exploring the history of Iranians faith, culture and church growth.In this enlightening study Mark Bradley looks at the growing underground church in Iran. Given the hostility of the regime, it is often assumed that Christianity is withering in Iran, but in fact more Iranian Muslims have become Christians in the last 25 years than since the seventh century, when Islam first came to Iran.Beginning with an in-depth look at the historical identity of Iran, religiously, culturally and politically, Bradley shows how this identity makes Iranians inclined towards Christianity. He goes on to look at the impact of the 1979 revolution, an event which has brought war, economic chaos and totalitarianism to Iran, and its implications for Iranian faith. The study concludes with an analysis of church growth since 1979 and an examination of the emerging underground church.This is a fascinating work, guaranteed to improve any reader's knowledge of not only Iranian faith and church growth, but of Iranian culture and history as a whole thanks to the thorough treatment given to the country's background.
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'Iran and Christianity: Historical Identity and Present Relevance' by Mark Bradley is an excellent book that is relevant for all audiences that have an interest in Iran. While the author is Christian and the book analyzes Christianity in Iran, it by no means is a polemical book or one without a broad focus. Initially the book discusses general Iranian history and poetry and provides one of the best overviews of the subject available anywhere. He then moves on to discussing the history of the recent past bringing the reader to the present day. Bradley also writes an informative history of the church in Iran from its inception until the present. It is likely that this information cannot be found compiled in one volume in any other book at this time.
Building upon the foundation of political, cultural, and church history in Iran, Bradley then shows how this has resulted in the recent explosive growth of Christianity in Iran which has defied what many familiar with the Middle East and Islam in general would have expected.
This book is ideal for those who would like a synopsis of Iranian history and culture and Christianity as well as for those who would like an explanation of the growth of Christianity in Iran. This book is well worth reading.
Building upon the foundation of political, cultural, and church history in Iran, Bradley then shows how this has resulted in the recent explosive growth of Christianity in Iran which has defied what many familiar with the Middle East and Islam in general would have expected.
This book is ideal for those who would like a synopsis of Iranian history and culture and Christianity as well as for those who would like an explanation of the growth of Christianity in Iran. This book is well worth reading.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mark Bradley clearly knows Iran and the Iranian people. Dealing honestly with the historical and political identity of Iran as well as the growth and suffering of the Iranian church, the book reads like a novel, I did not want to put it down.With so much mutual misunderstanding and mistrust between the United States and Iran, this is an important and timely book. It deserves a wide readership. I hope it dispels ignorance and helps diffuse tensions between Iran and the West. It should become a standard popular text on the development of Christianity in Iran.
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31 Dec 2010
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The title is a bit awkward, but the book is an important contribution to understanding the growth of Christianity in and among Iranians. The most powerful section, in my opinion, is near the end of the book when he details how the Iranian government tried to silence the voices among the Assemblies of God leaders, leading to the extermination of Bishop Hovsepian. Other valuable sections are his insights on the Revolution and its negative economic outcome. To his credit, unlike many evangelicals, he shows respect for non-evangelical Christians like the Armenians and Catholics.
One would hope for some projections regarding the future of Iranian Christianity, but he fails to do this. Also, his short conclusion, that the topic is 'truly intriguing' goes without saying.
One would hope for some projections regarding the future of Iranian Christianity, but he fails to do this. Also, his short conclusion, that the topic is 'truly intriguing' goes without saying.
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