A descriptive study of Iran : Shiite Islam /

Benedum, Grace Coventry,

A descriptive study of Iran : Shiite Islam / By Grace C. Benedum. - 1956. - vi, 124 leaves : maps ; 29 cm.

Typescript. Section I: The Nation of Iran Chapter I. The Land Chapter II. The People Chapter III. The Language and Culture Chapter IV. The Government and Economy Section II: Background of Iran Chapter I. Historical Background Chapter II. Religious History Chapter III. History of Christian Missions Since Entrance of Islam Chapter IV. The Religion of Mohammed-Shiite Sect of Iran Section III: Reaching Iran for Christ Chapter I. Preparation of the Missionary Chapter II. Methods of Approach Chapter III. The Relationship Between Christianity and Islam Section IV: Opportunities for Presenting the Gospel of Christ Chapter I. The Challenge Chapter II. The Outlook The Conclusion The Appendix List of Illustrations



What has been done? -- What is yet to be done?. The Quran -- The Imam -- Din -- Basic Differences Between the Sunnites and Shiites -- Characteristics of Shiite Islam -- Points of Contact with Shiite Islam -- Difficulties in Reaching Shiites. Institutional Work -- Educational Work -- Evangelistic Work. What is Islam? -- God -- Jesus -- Sin -- The Bible. Mission Societies Working in Iran -- Memorable Events in Iran-1901-1951. Location of Iran -- Location or Major Mission Societies in Iran.




Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.


Missions--Iran.
Shiites.
Missions to Muslims.

BV4070 / .D473 1956 BV4070