An Introduction To The History Of The Assyrian Church: Or The Church Of The Sassanid Persian Empire, 100-640 (1910)

""An Introduction to the History of the Assyrian Church: Or the Church of the Sassanid Persian Empire, 100-640"" is a book written by William Ainger Wigram in 1910. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Assyrian Church, also known as the Church of the East, during the period of the Sassanid Persian Empire from 100 to 640 AD. The author delves into the origins of the church, its doctrines and practices, and its relationship with the Sassanid Persian Empire. The book also explores the church's interactions with other religious communities, including Judaism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism, and its role in the spread of Christianity in Asia. The author draws on a wide range of historical sources to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of the Assyrian Church's history during this period. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the Middle East and the role of religion in the ancient empires of Persia.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.