The Story of Iran's New Christians
by Mark Bradley
About the book:
In 1979, there were fewer than 500 known Christians from a Muslim background in Iran. Today there are at least 100,000 new believers. Church leaders believe that millions can be added to the church in the next few years--such is the spiritual hunger that exists. The religious violence that accompanied the reign of President Ahmadinejad drained its perpetrators of political and religious legitimacy, and has opened the door to other faiths.
This book sets the rapid church growth in Iran in the context of the deteriorating relationship between Iranians and their national religion. There is a major focus on the Ahmadinejad years, but the author also covers the history of the church before 1979, developing the central idea that the spark may have become buried in the ashes but has never been extinguished.
Careful, proportionate, well-informed, and accurate, Too Many to Jail is a powerful reminder of the Christian revival that the headlines ignore. The stories of faith, persecution, and encouragement will inspire every reader to see anew God's work in the world.
My Review:
I thought that this would be an interesting book to read. I was curious what makes new followers, of any religion really. It was the same as my ancestors. The need to have the right of believing in your own God, and to have faith is why I think people change their religions. There was a lot about Iran and the reasons the people there are changing to Christian beliefs. Over all this was an informative book about a different culture, for me, and I liked the map and pictures. It is sad to me that in today's age we can not let people be themselves. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review from Kregel, however all opinions are my own.
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