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An absolutely insightful book that is well written and draws the reader in to worlds where. Dec 21, 2014 in his lively new book, heirs to forgotten kingdoms, gerard russell chronicles the emergence and survival of religious minorities like the yazidis that have been overshadowed by judaism. Heirs to forgotten kingdoms, on middle east religions. Nov 20, 2014 paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. A subtle blend of history and reportage, the book is essential for anyone. Journeys into the disappearing religions of the middle east.
Disappearing religions charted in heirs to forgotten kingdoms when gerard russell was a diplomat in the middle east, he met followers of ancient religions facing extinction. Journeys into the disappearing religions of the middle east, gerard helps us to rediscover some of the worlds ancient religions, religions that are the last vestiges of bygone civilizations of persia, babylon, and egypt, and who, by their existence, connect the past with the present. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Journeys into the disappearing religions of the middle east, by gerard russell.
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