The Setting Of The Crescent And The Rising Of The Cross Or Kamil Abdul Messiah, A Syrian Convert From Islam To Christianity (1898)

""The Setting Of The Crescent And The Rising Of The Cross: Or Kamil Abdul Messiah, A Syrian Convert From Islam To Christianity"" is a book written by Henry Harris Jessup and published in 1898. It is a biographical account of Kamil Abdul Messiah, a Syrian man who converted from Islam to Christianity in the late 19th century. The book describes Kamil's early life as a devout Muslim, his gradual questioning of Islamic beliefs, and his eventual conversion to Christianity. It also provides insights into the cultural and religious context of Syria during that time period. The author, Henry Harris Jessup, was a Christian missionary who worked in Syria for over 50 years and was well-versed in the local culture and customs. The book is considered an important historical document for its portrayal of religious conversion and cultural change in the Middle East during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.