Christianity in Persia and the status of non-muslims in Iran
Lanham, Md.
Lexington Books
Includes bibliographical references )p. 305-320( and index
A. Christian van Gorder
Introducing the land of Persia and early Persian history -- Early Persian religions, Judaism, and Christianity, before Islam -- The rise of Islam and the role of non-muslims in Persian Islam -- Types of Islam in Persia and Iran -- Modern protestant missionary efforts in Persia -- Non-muslims, and the Islamic revolution of 9791 -- Contemporary Christianity in Iran -- The persecution of protestants in modern Iran -- Conclusion - the future of Christian and Muslim interactions in Iran