The Religion Of The Crescent - Being The James Long Lectures On Muhammadanism

Sep 2, 2026

This document, titled "The Religion of the Crescent: Being the James Long Lectures on Muhammadanism," is the third, revised edition of a work by the Rev. W. St. Clair Tisdall, M.A., D.D., a former Secretary of the C.M.S. Mission in Julfa, Isfahan, Persia. Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in London and with distribution in New York, this book delves into the tenets and practices of Muhammadanism, commonly known as Islam. The content is based on the James Long Lectures, suggesting a comprehensive and scholarly approach to the subject matter. The dedication to the Right Hon. Sir John H. Kennaway, Bart., C.B., M.P., President of the Church Missionary Society, indicates the book's intended audience and its context within Christian missionary endeavors. The book's publication history, with this being the third edition, implies its significance and continued relevance in discussing the Islamic faith from a particular perspective. The inclusion of the year 1910 signifies its historical context within early 20th-century religious studies and interfaith dialogue.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages280

Reading Time11 h 46 min

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THE RELIGION OF THE CRESCENT

BEING THE JAMES LONG LECTURES ON MUHAMMADANISM

BY THE REV. W. ST. CLAIR TISDALL, M.A., D.D.

FAQs

What is the main subject of "The Religion of the Crescent"?

The main subject of the book is Muhammadanism, also known as Islam, as presented through the James Long Lectures.

Who is the author of this book?

The author is the Rev. W. St. Clair Tisdall, M.A., D.D., who was formerly associated with the C.M.S. Mission in Julfa, Isfahan, Persia.

What is notable about the edition and publication of this book?

This is the third, revised edition, published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in London, with distribution in New York, and it was published in 1910.

Sep 2, 2026

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