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The Christian church was born in the Middle East and grew there for centuries. Its interaction with Islam turned Christianity in this once predominantly Christian region into a marginalized jewel, surviving at great peril within a difficult, even sometimes hostile, political and religious climate. Of course, the story of Christianity over the last 1,300 years is not solely one of conflict, marginalization, and persecution but is also about accommodation, interchange, and cooperation. This introductory book details the history of the church in its Middle Eastern birthplace through the past two thousand years. It is a story described as "a lost history" by Philip Jenkins, but it is here uncovered and placed on display. For those with eyes to see, the church of the Middle East is here revealed as a precious jewel, still catching the light.

Cascade Books

The Global Story of Christianity

Surviving Jewel: The Enduring Story of Christianity in the Middle East

Asia is by far the largest continent in the world. The global expansion of the church, which emanated from the Middle East (as explored in the first book in the series) moved along various routes to take root in Asia proper. Christianity in Asia is extraordinarily diverse, with very ancient forms of the faith dating to the time of the apostles. The western church will be enlightened by the dynamic, multi-pronged Asian story of Christianity. Asian Christianity is also distinct due to the numerous non-traditional, house, or cell movements found throughout the region. The diversity of Christianity in Asia makes Christians in this region critical for the future of global Christianity.

Uncovering the Pearl: The Hidden Story of Christianity in Asia

This book is the seventh and final volume in the Global Story of Christianity series. The volume's chapters, written by major scholars in the field, spotlight vital episodes and themes for understanding the historical development of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Serving as an accessible text for students and an informative volume for scholars, the book provides new insights into Christianity's development in North America, offering fresh perspectives on topics frequently overlooked by scholars. The book situates the history of North American Christianity within broader themes associated with Christianity's role as a global religion.

Expanding Energy: The Dynamic Story of Christianity in North America

Editors

Mark A. Lamport 

Emma Wild-Wood



Series Concept

The Global Story of Christianity series is designed as a set of accessible introductions for those who wish to understand the emergence of the Christian faith and its global church presence today. The concept of "story" will be the featured motif and reflected in each book in three main subheadings:



Section One: The Story of Christianity Narrated in Historical Context

Section Two: The Story of Christianity Expressed in a Grand Church Family Mosaic

Section Three: The Story of Christianity Encounters Twenty-First Century Issues