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An American in Persia: A Pilgrimage to Iran
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Item Description...
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"Kauffman tells stories of his encounters with Iranians, their culture, and politics, to give witness to ways walls can break down when the stories, culture, and history of others are attended to"--Provided by publisher.
Publishers Description
Kauffman tells stories of his encounters with Iranians, their culture, and their politics, to give witness to ways walls can break down when the stories, culture, and history of others are attended to. "Americans aren't supposed to talk to Iranians. Thank God Richard Kauffman is a Mennonite and thus open to God turning enemies into friends. This book had me transfixed-and deepened the mystery of the meaning of words like American, Iranian, and ultimately, Christian," notes Jason Byassee, Executive Director, Leadership Education, Duke Divinity. Meanwhile David Cortright, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, believes that "Kauffman offers a rare and penetrating portrait of an ancient and proud land, and a people who are surprisingly friendly toward Americans. The book features gorgeous photographs that capture the dignity and grace of ordinary Iranians and depict the beauty of an unknown country. A must for all who want to build understanding and friendship with people our government would have us consider enemies." Laurie Blanton Pierce, Author, What Is Iran, sees the book as "much more than a travelogue. The story of his visit to Iran is interspersed with helpful background information on the country's history and culture. He examines controversial issues with thoughtfulness and an open mind."
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Item Specifications...
Pages 128
Dimensions: Length: 0.5" Width: 5.25" Height: 8.5"
Weight: 0.4 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Mar 1, 2010
Publisher Cascadia Publishing House
ISBN 1931038759
EAN 9781931038751
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 | Muslims and Christians, Chances for Peace Mar 22, 2010 |
Richard Kauffman offers a wonderful look into one of the world's most misunderstood and mischaracterized cultures. His account offers a chance to reconsider what we think we know about Iran and its people. It also offers insights into what Muslim-Christian engagement means today.
An excellent companion to An American in Persia is Pilgrims on the Silk Road: A Muslim-Christian Encounter in Khiva. This book delves deeply into the long-term engagement between Mennonites and Muslims in the Silk Road kingdom of Khiva. Where Kauffman's visit was relatively brief, the Mennonites in Khiva stayed fifty years - long enough to have a profound impact on the local Muslim society. Pilgrims on the Silk Road shows how core Anabaptist beliefs transformed this episode in Muslim-Christian history. | | | Write your own review about An American in Persia: A Pilgrimage to Iran
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