Publisher's Synopsis
The Setting of the Crescent and the Rising of the Cross is a book written by Henry Harris Jessup in 1898. The book tells the story of Kamil Abdul Messiah, a Syrian convert from Islam to Christianity. Kamil's journey from being a devout Muslim to a Christian is explored in detail, and the book sheds light on the challenges he faced in his conversion. The author, Henry Harris Jessup, was a Christian missionary who lived in Syria for over 50 years. He provides a unique perspective on the cultural and religious context of Kamil's conversion. The book also delves into the history of Christianity in the Middle East and the challenges faced by Christians in the region. Overall, The Setting of the Crescent and the Rising of the Cross is a fascinating account of one man's journey of faith and a valuable historical document about Christianity in the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.
