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Immerse yourself in a transformative journey with Rachel Pieh Jones’ remarkable book that delves into the intersections of faith, culture, and personal growth. 'Keeping Hope Alive: A Journey into Faith and Friendship' explores how genuine friendships with Somali Muslims challenge and expand the worldview of a devoted American Evangelical Christian. This engaging narrative highlights how Rachel, having relocated from Minnesota to rural Somalia, grapples with her preconceived notions about Islam. Through the lens of the five pillars of Islam - creed, prayer, fasting, giving, and pilgrimage - Rachel shares her insights and personal encounters that redefine her understanding of faith. In the face of adversity and cultural misunderstandings, her experiences in Somalia and Djibouti not only diminish her unfounded fears but also compel her to rediscover the depths of her own Christian beliefs. This trade paperback, published in 2021 by Plough, is a must-read for readers looking to explore interfaith dialogue, the nuances of Somali culture, and the power of love and compassion. Join Rachel on her enlightening venture that promises to bridge gaps in understanding and inspire others to seek deeper connections across diverse faiths and cultures. Order now to experience a narrative that resonates with timeless themes of friendship and faith across cultural divides. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781636080062. Year: 2021. Format: Trade paperback (US). Publisher: Plough.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781636080062
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Plough
Description:
Personal friendships with Somali Muslims overcome the prejudices and expand the faith of a typical American Evangelical Christian living in the Horn of Africa.When Rachel Pieh Jones moved from Minnesota to rural Somalia with her husband and twin toddlers eighteen years ago, she was secure in a faith that defined who was right and who was wrong, who was saved and who needed saving. She had been taught that Islam was evil, full of lies and darkness, and that the world would be better without it.Luckily, locals show compassion for this blundering outsider who can’t keep her headscarf on or her toddlers from tripping over AK-47s. After the murder of several foreigners forces them to evacuate, the Joneses resettle in nearby Djibouti.Jones recounts, often entertainingly, the personal encounters and growing friendships that gradually dismantle her unspoken fears and prejudices and deepen her appreciation for Islam. Unexpectedly, along the way she also gains a far richer understanding of her own Christian faith. Grouping her stories around the five pillars of Islam – creed, prayer, fasting, giving, and pilgrimage – Jones shows how her Muslim friends’ devotion to these pillars leads her to rediscover ancient Christian practices her own religious tradition has lost or neglected.Jones brings the reader along as she reexamines her assumptions about faith and God through the lens of Islam and Somali culture. Are God and Allah the same? What happens when one’s ideas about God and the Bible crumble and the only people around are Muslims? What happens is that she disc
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781636080062
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Plough
Description:
Personal friendships with Somali Muslims overcome the prejudices and expand the faith of a typical American Evangelical Christian living in the Horn of Africa.When Rachel Pieh Jones moved from Minnesota to rural Somalia with her husband and twin toddlers eighteen years ago, she was secure in a faith that defined who was right and who was wrong, who was saved and who needed saving. She had been taught that Islam was evil, full of lies and darkness, and that the world would be better without it.Luckily, locals show compassion for this blundering outsider who can’t keep her headscarf on or her toddlers from tripping over AK-47s. After the murder of several foreigners forces them to evacuate, the Joneses resettle in nearby Djibouti.Jones recounts, often entertainingly, the personal encounters and growing friendships that gradually dismantle her unspoken fears and prejudices and deepen her appreciation for Islam. Unexpectedly, along the way she also gains a far richer understanding of her own Christian faith. Grouping her stories around the five pillars of Islam – creed, prayer, fasting, giving, and pilgrimage – Jones shows how her Muslim friends’ devotion to these pillars leads her to rediscover ancient Christian practices her own religious tradition has lost or neglected.Jones brings the reader along as she reexamines her assumptions about faith and God through the lens of Islam and Somali culture. Are God and Allah the same? What happens when one’s ideas about God and the Bible crumble and the only people around are Muslims? What happens is that she disc