{"product_id":"heirs-to-forgotten-kingdoms-journeys-into-the-disappearing-religions","title":"Heirs to forgotten kingdoms: journeys into the disappearing religions of the middle east","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Middle East region hosts diverse unique and lesser-known religions, despite its reputation for religious intolerance. Some believe in divine incarnations of Greek prophets, others worship Lucifer as a peacock, and yet others believe in the reincarnation of their followers who have existed for thousands of years in various forms. These religions are remnants of the impressive civilizations of ancient Persia, Babylon, and Egypt during the time of the Pharaohs. Their followers have learned to survive despite invasions and assimilation challenges, but under current unrest in the region, they face greater threats than ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHeirs to Forgotten Kingdoms\u003c\/span\u003e former diplomat Gerard Russell takes you to remote and hard-to-reach areas where these religions still persist. He lives with the Mandaeans and Yazidis in Iraq, the Zoroastrians in Iran, and the Coptic Christians in Egypt. Russell delves into their history, participates in their rituals, and highlights the threats these communities face. Although Islam is traditionally tolerant, extremist sects have emerged since the early twentieth century that, together with the consequences of Western interventions, pose an existential danger. Due to the young generation leaving en masse for the West in search of freedom and work, these minority religions are at risk of extinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in religious and cultural diversity, history, and current geopolitical developments in the region. The teaching material is suitable for independent study or education in languages and cultural studies. Intertaal is your reliable supplier and guarantees fast delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005312946516,"sku":"9780465049912","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/heirs-to-forgotten-kingdoms-journeys-into-the-disappearing-religions-602.webp?v=1776931308","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/heirs-to-forgotten-kingdoms-journeys-into-the-disappearing-religions","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}