Arabia-- a descriptive study of missions at the crossroads of the world /by Melvin Ernest Loptson.
Loptson, Melvin Ernest,
Arabia-- a descriptive study of missions at the crossroads of the world /by Melvin Ernest Loptson. - 1957. - x, 331 leaves, bound : map ; 28 cm.
Typescript. Introduction Part I: Environment and Culture I. Geography II. Ancient Arabian and Early Islamic History III. Modern History IV. Religion V. Reciprocal Influences of Christianity and Islam Virgin Islands Explorations, Pilgrims, and Travelers Part II: Arabian Christianity Virgin IslandsI. Early Christianity Virgin IslandsII. Early Missionary Efforts Before 1885 IX. Establishment and Development of Missions (1885-1945) Part III: Contemporary Missionary Situation X. Kuwait XI. Bahrain XII. Qatar and the Trucial States XIII. Oman and Musqat XIV. Aden Colony and Protectorate (Hadhramaut) XV. Yemen XVI. Saudi Arabia Part IV: Future Prospects XVII. Political Factors XVIII. Social Implications XIX. Religious Trends XX. Conclusion and Challenge Appendix: Missions and Missionaries in Arabia
The Crossroads of the World -- Purpose -- Justification -- Organization. The Near and Middle East -- Location and Size of Arabian Peninsula -- Terrain -- Climate -- Vegetation -- Fauna -- Political Divisions -- Population -- Religion -- People -- Industry. Prehistorical Period -- Historical: Mineo-Sabaeo-Himyarite Period -- Jahiliyah Period -- Muhammad -- Arabian Caliphs -- Foreign Caliphs. Saudi Arabia -- Yemen -- Kuwait -- Bahrain -- Qatar -- Trucial States -- Oman and Musqat -- Aden Colony and Protectorate (Hadhramaut). Definitions -- Original Sources and Development of Islam -- Totalitarian Religion -- Six Essential Beliefs -- God -- Angels -- Holy Books -- Prophets -- Predestination -- Judgment and Resurrection -- Five Pillars of Islam -- Confession of Faith -- Prayer -- Fast -- Alms -- Pilgrimage -- Influence of Animism -- Traditions -- Jurisprudence -- Sects. Muhammad and Early Islam -- Umayyad Caliphate -- Abbasid Caliphate-The "Golden Age" -- Crusades -- Modern Period. The 18th and 19th Centuries -- The 20th Century -- Recent Excavations. Before Muhammad -- Apostles, Arabia Felix and India -- Advance -- Decline -- Muhammad and After -- Arabic Bible. Early Apologists -- Influence of the Crusades -- Difficulties of the Apologists -- Missionary Efforts in the 19th Century. Beachhead -- Blessings and Testings -- Strengthening and Developing the Base. General Background -- Missions in Kuwait. General Background -- Missions in Bahrain. General Background -- Missions in Qatar and the Trucial States. General Background -- Missions in Musqat and Oman. General Background -- Missions in Aden Colony and Protectorate. General Background -- Missions in Yemen. General Background -- Missions in Saudi Arabia. Deterioration of Relations with the West -- Colonial Imperialism -- Economic Aid -- Israel -- Nationalism -- Arab League -- Palestine Problem -- Communism -- Appeals of Communism -- Barriers of Communism -- Extent of Communism -- Results of these Political Factors -- Implications for Christian Missions. Religion as a Social Force -- Western Cultural Influence -- Areas of Entrance -- Reasons for Cultural Chnage (e.g. Acceptance) -- Hindrances -- Effects of this Acculturation -- Negative -- Positive -- Social Implications for Christian Missions. Disintegration of Islam -- Internal Corruption -- External Pressures -- Search for Satisfying Values -- Revival of Islam -- Traditional Orientation -- Modern Adaption -- Islam and Minorities -- Islam and Communism -- Islam and Nationalism -- Religious Trends and Christian Missions. Summary -- Salesmen -- The Product -- Where is the Greatest Need? -- Expected Difficulties -- Reaching the Prospect and Closing the Sale.
Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.
Missions--Arab countries.
Islam.
BV4070 / .A733 1957
Arabia-- a descriptive study of missions at the crossroads of the world /by Melvin Ernest Loptson. - 1957. - x, 331 leaves, bound : map ; 28 cm.
Typescript. Introduction Part I: Environment and Culture I. Geography II. Ancient Arabian and Early Islamic History III. Modern History IV. Religion V. Reciprocal Influences of Christianity and Islam Virgin Islands Explorations, Pilgrims, and Travelers Part II: Arabian Christianity Virgin IslandsI. Early Christianity Virgin IslandsII. Early Missionary Efforts Before 1885 IX. Establishment and Development of Missions (1885-1945) Part III: Contemporary Missionary Situation X. Kuwait XI. Bahrain XII. Qatar and the Trucial States XIII. Oman and Musqat XIV. Aden Colony and Protectorate (Hadhramaut) XV. Yemen XVI. Saudi Arabia Part IV: Future Prospects XVII. Political Factors XVIII. Social Implications XIX. Religious Trends XX. Conclusion and Challenge Appendix: Missions and Missionaries in Arabia
The Crossroads of the World -- Purpose -- Justification -- Organization. The Near and Middle East -- Location and Size of Arabian Peninsula -- Terrain -- Climate -- Vegetation -- Fauna -- Political Divisions -- Population -- Religion -- People -- Industry. Prehistorical Period -- Historical: Mineo-Sabaeo-Himyarite Period -- Jahiliyah Period -- Muhammad -- Arabian Caliphs -- Foreign Caliphs. Saudi Arabia -- Yemen -- Kuwait -- Bahrain -- Qatar -- Trucial States -- Oman and Musqat -- Aden Colony and Protectorate (Hadhramaut). Definitions -- Original Sources and Development of Islam -- Totalitarian Religion -- Six Essential Beliefs -- God -- Angels -- Holy Books -- Prophets -- Predestination -- Judgment and Resurrection -- Five Pillars of Islam -- Confession of Faith -- Prayer -- Fast -- Alms -- Pilgrimage -- Influence of Animism -- Traditions -- Jurisprudence -- Sects. Muhammad and Early Islam -- Umayyad Caliphate -- Abbasid Caliphate-The "Golden Age" -- Crusades -- Modern Period. The 18th and 19th Centuries -- The 20th Century -- Recent Excavations. Before Muhammad -- Apostles, Arabia Felix and India -- Advance -- Decline -- Muhammad and After -- Arabic Bible. Early Apologists -- Influence of the Crusades -- Difficulties of the Apologists -- Missionary Efforts in the 19th Century. Beachhead -- Blessings and Testings -- Strengthening and Developing the Base. General Background -- Missions in Kuwait. General Background -- Missions in Bahrain. General Background -- Missions in Qatar and the Trucial States. General Background -- Missions in Musqat and Oman. General Background -- Missions in Aden Colony and Protectorate. General Background -- Missions in Yemen. General Background -- Missions in Saudi Arabia. Deterioration of Relations with the West -- Colonial Imperialism -- Economic Aid -- Israel -- Nationalism -- Arab League -- Palestine Problem -- Communism -- Appeals of Communism -- Barriers of Communism -- Extent of Communism -- Results of these Political Factors -- Implications for Christian Missions. Religion as a Social Force -- Western Cultural Influence -- Areas of Entrance -- Reasons for Cultural Chnage (e.g. Acceptance) -- Hindrances -- Effects of this Acculturation -- Negative -- Positive -- Social Implications for Christian Missions. Disintegration of Islam -- Internal Corruption -- External Pressures -- Search for Satisfying Values -- Revival of Islam -- Traditional Orientation -- Modern Adaption -- Islam and Minorities -- Islam and Communism -- Islam and Nationalism -- Religious Trends and Christian Missions. Summary -- Salesmen -- The Product -- Where is the Greatest Need? -- Expected Difficulties -- Reaching the Prospect and Closing the Sale.
Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.
Missions--Arab countries.
Islam.
BV4070 / .A733 1957