Gerard Russell
Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471114717
- author:
- Gerard Russell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.6 x 20 cm
- Genre:
- Travel & Holiday, Travel Writing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Middle East has long sheltered many distinctive and strange faiths. These religions represent the last vestiges of magnificent civilizations in ancient history, such as Persia, Babylon, and Egypt. Gerard Russell ventures to the distant regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival, living alongside the Mandaeans, Ezidis, Zoroastrians, Copts, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities. Historically a tolerant faith, Islam has witnessed the rise of militant, extremist sects since the early 20th century, posing existential threats to these minority faiths. As more of their youth flee to the West in search of greater freedoms and job prospects, these religions face the dire possibility of extinction. Drawing on his extensive travels and research, Russell provides an essential record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions.
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