The Church of the East: A Concise HistoryThe Church of the East is currently the only complete history in English of the East Syriac Church of the East. It covers the periods of the Sassanians, Arabs, Mongols, Ottomans, the 20th century, and informs about the Syriac, Iranian and Chinese literature of this unique and almost forgotten part of Christendom. |
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| Title | The Church of the East: A Concise History Central Asian Studies |
| Authors | Wilhelm Baum, Dietmar W. Winkler |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1134430191, 9781134430192 |
| Length | 216 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Asia / General Religion / Christian Church / History Religion / Christianity / History Religion / General Religion / History Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General Social Science / Regional Studies |
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