{"product_id":"urumia-1915-an-american-mission-in-war-torn-persia","title":"Urumia 1915: An American Mission in War-torn Persia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis book recounts a remarkable true story of courage and compassion during the Great War, focusing on a group of eighteen American missionaries in Urumia (located in northwestern Iran) who protected and cared for 25,000 Christian refugees—mainly Nestorians and Armenians—under dire conditions, including violence, famine, and disease. Despite overwhelming challenges resulting from the 1915 Ottoman occupation of Urumia, including massacres, epidemics, and the captivity of women, the missionaries provided food, shelter, and medical aid, saving thousands of lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond chronicling heroism in crisis, the book emphasizes the enduring value and impact of Protestant missionary work in foreign lands, illustrating the unique cultural and religious dynamics at play in Muslim lands. The narrative is also a call to action—encouraging humanitarian aid and continued missionary work, especially from the U.S., as a response to the devastation of war. Ultimately, the book seeks to inspire by advocating for “war against war,” where faith, service, and human dignity endure even in the darkest times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAASR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51332368662815,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2240\/files\/Urumia1915AnAMericanMIssioninWar-townPersiaCover.jpg?v=1761588173","url":"https:\/\/naasr.org\/products\/urumia-1915-an-american-mission-in-war-torn-persia","provider":"NAASR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}