Cries for a Lost Homeland: Reflections on Jesus' sayings from the cross by Guli

Description: Cries for a Lost Homeland by Guli Francis-Dehqani, Samuel Wells, David Monteith Drawing on the riches of Persian culture and her own dramatic experience of loss of a homeland, Guli Francis-Dehqani offers memorable and perceptive reflections on Jesus seven final sayings from the cross, opening up for Western readers fresh and arresting insights from a Middle Eastern perspective. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Guli Francis-Dehqani was born in Isfahan, Iran, to a family who were part of the tiny Anglican Church established by 19th century missionaries. Her father, a Muslim convert, became the first indigenous Persian bishop. As the Islamic Revolution of 1979 swept across the country, church properties were raided, confiscated or closed down. Gulis father was briefly imprisoned before surviving an attack on his life, which injured his wife. Soon after, whilst he was out of the country for meetings, Gulis 24 year-old brother, Bahram, a university teacher in Tehran, was murdered. No one was ever brought to justice and the family were advised to leave Iran. Guli was 14. They eventually settled in England with refugee status.Drawing on the riches of Persian culture and her own dramatic experience of loss of a homeland, Guli offers memorable and perceptive reflections on Jesus seven final sayings from the cross, opening up for Western readers fresh and arresting insights from a Middle Eastern perspective. Author Biography Guli Francis-Dehqani is the Bishop of Chelmsford and formerly the Bishop of Loughborough. Prior to her ordination, she obtained a doctorate from Bristol University and worked as a BBC producer. Description for Sales People * Fresh and powerful reflections on a classic scriptural theme from the new Bishop of Chelmsford, published to coincide with her installation.* Ideal for Lent reading. * Based on a series of Good Friday talks given at Londons St Martin in the Fields in 2019 and broadcast in Leicester during Lent 2021. Details ISBN178622383X Author David Monteith Short Title Cries for a Lost Homeland Pages 96 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 178622383X ISBN-13 9781786223838 Format Paperback Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2021-08-25 AU Release Date 2021-08-25 NZ Release Date 2021-08-25 UK Release Date 2021-08-25 Subtitle Reflections on Jesus sayings from the cross DEWEY 232.9635 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159544085;

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