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Modern PersiaMooshie G. Daniel

Modern Persia

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Original author: Mooshie G. Daniel

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"Modern Persia" by Rabbi Mooshie G. Daniel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the social, cultural, and political aspects of Persian society in a period of significant transition and upheaval, offering insight into the various influences shaping modern Persia, including its religious landscape and the impact of missionary work. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the author's motivations and the context in which he was inspired to write. Daniel responds to various inquiries he received during his time in America about modern Persia, addressing misconceptions and providing an accurate portrayal of the country. He expresses a desire to encourage missionary work in Persia by outlining the existing conditions and changes within the society, including the religious dynamics and the legacy of ancient Persia, while emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding and support for the ongoing evolution of Persia's people and culture.

Modern Persia, by Mooshie G. Daniel. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #21512.

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40 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface442 words
  2. 2.Part II: Religions132 words
  3. 3.Part VI: I. Introduction of Mission Work 181-832,351 words
  4. 4.Introduction205 words
  5. 5.Chapter I: General Survey of Persia1,030 words
  6. 6.Chapter II: The Ancient History of Persia1,755 words
  7. 7.Chapter III: Architecture of Persia1,085 words
  8. 8.Chapter IV: The Language and Poetry of Persia1,316 words
  9. 9.Chapter I: Parsee Religion1,551 words
  10. 10.Chapter II: Mohammedanism2,073 words
  11. 11.Chapter III: The Mohammedan Religion381 words
  12. 12.Chapter IV: The Creed of Islam217 words
  13. 13.Chapter V: The Priesthood2,940 words
  14. 14.Chapter VI: The Laymen1,402 words
  15. 15.Chapter VII: The Mosques and Their Services981 words
  16. 16.Chapter VIII: Moslem's Private Prayer and Fasting1,046 words
  17. 17.Chapter IX: The Pilgrimages2,350 words
  18. 18.Chapter X: The Shiite Moslem's Mu-Har-Ram2,348 words
  19. 19.Chapter XI: Heaven and Hell721 words
  20. 20.Chapter XII: Matrimony1,165 words
  1. 21.Chapter I: The Royal Family1,743 words
  2. 22.Chapter II: Governor1,255 words
  3. 23.Chapter III: Counts or Lords502 words
  4. 24.Chapter IV: Cities, Schools and Holidays1,778 words
  5. 25.Chapter I: Bobeism1,667 words
  6. 26.Chapter II: The Kurds1,506 words
  7. 27.Chapter I: The Nestorians550 words
  8. 28.Chapter II: Their History277 words
  9. 29.Chapter III: Clergy229 words
  10. 30.Chapter IV: Churches and Ordinances909 words
  11. 31.Chapter V: Assyrian or Nestorian College279 words
  12. 32.Chapter VI: Assyrian Missionary Spirit522 words
  13. 33.Chapter VII: Their Persecutions1,080 words
  14. 34.Chapter VIII305 words
  15. 35.Introduction: Of Mission Work414 words
  16. 36.Chapter II: Method of Work743 words
  17. 37.Chapter III729 words
  18. 38.Chapter IV: Religious Education2,284 words
  19. 39.Chapter V: The Gospel and Temporal Improvement1,898 words
  20. 40.Chapter VI: Mission Work Among Moslems333 words