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The Glory of the Cross
The missionary among Moslems (to whom the Cross of CHRIST is a stumbling-block and the atonement foolishness) is driven daily to deeper meditation on this mystery of redemption and to a stronger conviction that here is the very heart of our message and our mission. The secret of the missionary passion.
Samuel Marinus Zwemer, [1867-1952]
Samuel Zwemer was called to preach the Gospel to Muslims, and he is without doubt the greatest missionary to the Islamic world. On June 28, 1890, he began his mission, sailing from the United States on a Dutch liner the Obdam. Zwemer stopped in Europe to meet with other evangelical groups and then traveled to Beirut. Zwemer traveled throughout much of the Muslim world proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus including the Balkans, India, China, Africa, the Middle East. On June 28th, 1933, he ventured as far as China to bring the Gospel to the Chinese Muslims. Zwemer's greatest feat was to visit Sana'a in Yemen, a place no lone westerner had ever gone before. He had many adventures in Arabia. In one incident, his life was spared when a Bedouin guide swore a great oath that Zwemer was neither an Englishman nor a government agent. In another incident, a group of Arabs debated whether, or not, they should hold him for ransom. These adversities did not deter Zwemer as he distributed Gospel literature throughout the Muslim world. Zwemer was dedicated to his mission of spreading the good news. He said : "No agency can penetrate Islam so deeply, abide so persistently, witness so daringly and influence so irresistibly as the printed page,". The only thing that stopped Zwemer from distributing Arabic leaflets and Bibles was confiscation. He dedicated his life to preaching the Gospel to the Muslims and the created an awareness of the spiritual needs of Muslims in the West. Samuel Zwemer set up presses which printed many books - both to educate Westerners about the spiritual needs of Muslims, and Arabic language books to educate Muslims about Christ. He authored or co-authored at least 48 books in English. "He lived, breathed and thought of one thing alone: cracking open the Moslem world for Christ.... Zwemer penetrated Islam, but the great work he began remains unfulfilled to this day." (More information of Samuel Zwemer) Samuel Zwemer was named Professor of Missions and Professor of the History of Religion at the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1929.
Samuel Marinus Zwemer, [1867-1952]
Samuel Zwemer was called to preach the Gospel to Muslims, and he is without doubt the greatest missionary to the Islamic world. On June 28, 1890, he began his mission, sailing from the United States on a Dutch liner the Obdam. Zwemer stopped in Europe to meet with other evangelical groups and then traveled to Beirut. Zwemer traveled throughout much of the Muslim world proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus including the Balkans, India, China, Africa, the Middle East. On June 28th, 1933, he ventured as far as China to bring the Gospel to the Chinese Muslims. Zwemer's greatest feat was to visit Sana'a in Yemen, a place no lone westerner had ever gone before. He had many adventures in Arabia. In one incident, his life was spared when a Bedouin guide swore a great oath that Zwemer was neither an Englishman nor a government agent. In another incident, a group of Arabs debated whether, or not, they should hold him for ransom. These adversities did not deter Zwemer as he distributed Gospel literature throughout the Muslim world. Zwemer was dedicated to his mission of spreading the good news. He said : "No agency can penetrate Islam so deeply, abide so persistently, witness so daringly and influence so irresistibly as the printed page,". The only thing that stopped Zwemer from distributing Arabic leaflets and Bibles was confiscation. He dedicated his life to preaching the Gospel to the Muslims and the created an awareness of the spiritual needs of Muslims in the West. Samuel Zwemer set up presses which printed many books - both to educate Westerners about the spiritual needs of Muslims, and Arabic language books to educate Muslims about Christ. He authored or co-authored at least 48 books in English. "He lived, breathed and thought of one thing alone: cracking open the Moslem world for Christ.... Zwemer penetrated Islam, but the great work he began remains unfulfilled to this day." (More information of Samuel Zwemer) Samuel Zwemer was named Professor of Missions and Professor of the History of Religion at the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1929.
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116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 1938
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Samuel M. Zwemer
210 books11 followersSamuel Marinus Zwemer
Missionary, mobilizer, explorer, theologian, and author. Often referred to as 'the Apostle to Islam'.
Missionary, mobilizer, explorer, theologian, and author. Often referred to as 'the Apostle to Islam'.
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May 14, 2020
The author covers a lot of ground
Dr. Zwemer paints a picture of the significant truth that Jesus died for the sins of the world in fulfillment of ancient prophecy and his own prophetic statements. His presentation is more that just a lecture. One feels the author’s passion for the Passion of Jesus Christ. There’s abundant scriptural references, illustrations, poetry and personal insights to occupy the reader’s mind. I recommend it.
Dr. Zwemer paints a picture of the significant truth that Jesus died for the sins of the world in fulfillment of ancient prophecy and his own prophetic statements. His presentation is more that just a lecture. One feels the author’s passion for the Passion of Jesus Christ. There’s abundant scriptural references, illustrations, poetry and personal insights to occupy the reader’s mind. I recommend it.
May 21, 2024
الكتاب تاملات في حقيقةصلب و
قيامة المسيح
تاملات و شرح بأمثلة تأثير هذه الحقيقة على المؤمنين
كما يعقد المؤلف مقارنات رائعة مع الديانات الاخرى و تعاليم المسيح
كما انه يذكر امثلة و اقتباسات لمبشرين ، حول القيامة و الصليب و عقيدة الفداء و الكفارة
و مفهومها في المسيحية ، الكتاب نسخة قديمة لكنه مكتوب بصيغ جيدة بشكل كبير
اتمنى ان توجد مكتبات لطباعة هذه الكتب بصورة ورقية مع تنقيح الكلمات
قيامة المسيح
تاملات و شرح بأمثلة تأثير هذه الحقيقة على المؤمنين
كما يعقد المؤلف مقارنات رائعة مع الديانات الاخرى و تعاليم المسيح
كما انه يذكر امثلة و اقتباسات لمبشرين ، حول القيامة و الصليب و عقيدة الفداء و الكفارة
و مفهومها في المسيحية ، الكتاب نسخة قديمة لكنه مكتوب بصيغ جيدة بشكل كبير
اتمنى ان توجد مكتبات لطباعة هذه الكتب بصورة ورقية مع تنقيح الكلمات
November 7, 2017
A View of Glory
Samuel Zwemer dives into the depths of the Cross of Jesus, and brings to light again and again the glories of that cross. His writing has prophetic power and may stir the most frigid heart to flame again.
Samuel Zwemer dives into the depths of the Cross of Jesus, and brings to light again and again the glories of that cross. His writing has prophetic power and may stir the most frigid heart to flame again.
July 2, 2022
I don't read the crucifixion narratives the same way anymore. Zwemer's meditations offer both encouragements to the heart and challenges to take the message of the cross to the world. This is a great reminder of the gospel's centrality in the Bible and in the life of the believer.
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“One of Zwemer’s books, The Glory of the Cross, is a classic that should be read by every Christian” - Joel Richardson, Islamic Anti Christ
“One of Zwemer’s books, The Glory of the Cross, is a classic that should be read by every Christian” - Joel Richardson, Islamic Anti Christ
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