George M. Lamsa / John Gardiner Murray / William Chauncy Emhardt
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'The Oldest Christian People' offers an insightful and empathetic examination of the history, traditions, and perseverance of the Assyrian Christians. Recognized as one of the most ancient continuous Christian communities, the subjects of this study maintain a unique link to the apostolic era through their language and liturgy. Written by noted authorities including William Chauncy Emhardt and George M. Lamsa, this work provides a detailed look at the Church of the East, tracing its development from the early centuries to its modern-day struggles.The book explores the cultural and spiritual identity of the Aramaic-speaking peoples, detailing their significant role in the expansion of Christianity across Asia and their resilience in the face of centuries of political upheaval and persecution. By documenting their ecclesiastical customs and the social challenges they have faced in the Middle East, the authors present a vital portrait of a people who have preserved their faith against immense odds. 'The Oldest Christian People' remains a significant historical and sociological resource for those interested in the diversity of the Christian experience and the survival of ancient minority communities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
