Narrative of a visit to the Syrian (Jacobite) Church of Mesopotamia: with statements and reflections upon the present state of Christianity in Turkey ... Eastern Churches - Primary Source Edition

By Horatio Southgate

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""Narrative Of A Visit To The Syrian Jacobite Church Of Mesopotamia: With Statements And Reflections Upon The Present State Of Christianity In Turkey"" is a non-fiction book written by Horatio Southgate and published in 1856. The book is a detailed account of Southgate's visit to the Syrian Jacobite Church in Mesopotamia, where he spent several months studying the church's history, beliefs, and practices. Southgate's narrative provides a fascinating insight into the culture and traditions of the Syrian Jacobite Church, as well as the challenges faced by Christians in Turkey during the 19th century. He describes the church's liturgy, sacraments, and religious practices, and also provides a historical overview of the church's origins and development. In addition to his observations of the Syrian Jacobite Church, Southgate also reflects on the broader state of Christianity in Turkey at the time. He discusses the challenges faced by Christians in the Ottoman Empire, including discrimination and persecution, and offers his own opinions on the future of Christianity in the region. Overall, ""Narrative Of A Visit To The Syrian Jacobite Church Of Mesopotamia"" is a valuable historical document that offers readers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the Syrian Jacobite Church, as well as the challenges faced by Christians in Turkey during the 19th century.And The Character And Prospects Of The Eastern Churches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104298937
• ISBN13: 9781104298937
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"