{"product_id":"the-oldest-christian-people-william-chauncey-emhardt-9781025878300","title":"The Oldest Christian People: A Brief Account of the History and Traditions of the Assyrian People and the Fateful History of the Nestorian Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Oldest Christian People\" provides a compelling and insightful exploration into the enduring history and vibrant traditions of the Assyrian people. This work delves deep into the narrative of the Nestorian Church, tracing its development from its early foundations through centuries of significant theological and cultural shifts. The text offers a meticulous account of the fateful history of this community, often referred to as the Church of the East, highlighting its resilience in the face of political upheaval and geographic displacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book examines the unique identity of the Assyrian Christians, bridging the gap between ancient heritage and the challenges of the modern era. By detailing the liturgical practices, ecclesiastical structure, and the broader social context of the Nestorian tradition, the work serves as a vital resource for understanding one of the most ancient branches of Christianity. Readers will find a scholarly yet accessible overview of the Assyrian struggle for survival and the preservation of their distinct religious and cultural legacy. It stands as an essential study for those interested in Middle Eastern history, the evolution of Christian denominations, and the preservation of minority cultures within the historical landscape of the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Chauncey Emhardt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025878302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025878300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.33d","brand":"William Chauncey Emhardt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852927316223,"sku":"9781025878300","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-oldest-christian-people-william-chauncey-emhardt-9781025878300","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}