Monday, August 6, 2012

Resources on Iranian Christianty


One of the most exciting movements going on in the world right now from Islam to Christianity is happening among Iranians, both in Iran and outside of Iran. The new issue of St Francis Magazine (8/4, Aug 2012) has an interesting article by Roy Oksnevad on some of the sources of disharmony among leadership in Iranian Christian churches. 

I thought I would list a few links here to other articles and books on the topic. It is not meant to be exhaustive, but for those interested these are some good resources. If you know of any additional good resources (and I mean articles and books, not just websites), please post them in the comments.



Resources on the Web:

Today's Iranian Revolution by K Markarian


The Secret World of God: Aesthetics, Relationships, and the Conversion of 'Frances' from Shi'a Islam to Christianity by D A Miller


Christian Missions in Persia (Encyclopedia Iranica) by Y Armajani

The Mission of the Iranian Church by M Hershberger


BMB Discipleship: An investigation into the factors leading to disharmony within the Iranian Churches in the diaspora by R Oksnevad


A Survey of Muslim Converts in Iran (1980) by P Cate


Iranian Diaspora Christians in the American Midwest & Scotland by D A Miller


Iranian Christianity by Abu Daoud



Some books of interest:

Ten Muslims meet Christ by W M Miller


The Unfolding Design of my World: a pilgrim in exile by H B Dehqani Tafti (autobiography)


Jumping through Fires by D Nasser (autobiography)


Trapped in Iran and Farewell to Islam by S Rabiipour (autobiography)


Iran: Open Hearts in a Closed Land by M Bradley


Christian Mission to Muslims: The Record: Anglican and Reformed Approaches in India an the Near East, 1800-1938 by L Vander Werff


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