Samuel Zwemer
Samuel Zwemer (1867-1852) was an American missionary to the Middle East and an avid writer, speaker and teacher. He was known as the “Apostle to Islam” for his untiring efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
SAMUEL ZWEMER COLLECTION, Vol 1
This is a fantastic resource on Islam and missions in Arabia! It includes the full text of each of the following volumes, as well as over 100 illustrations. This first volume focuses more on unpacking the beliefs of Islam-just as relevant today as when it was first written.
1. Arabia: The Cradle of Islam (36 Chapters)
2. The Moslem Doctrine of God (8 Chapters)
3. Moslem Christ (12 Chapters)
4. Animism in Islam (8 Chapters)
5. Law of Apostasy in Islam (6 Chapters)
6. Islam: Challenge to Faith (12 Chapters)
7. Raymond Lull (10 Chapters)
* Illustrated, excellent formatting, with working footnotes and an active Table of Contents!
SAMUEL ZWEMER COLLECTION, Vol 2
This second collection of Zwemer’s works is a fantastic resource on Islam and missions in Arabia! It includes the full text of each of the following volumes, and over 100 illustrations. This volume focuses more on the practice and lifestyle of Muslims.
1. TOPSY TURVY LAND (20 Chapters). An informative and entertaining introduction to Islam and Arabia, especially geared to children.
2. OUR MOSLEM SISTERS (25 Chapters). A moving and in-depth look at the life of women throughout Asia and Arabia one-hundred years ago.
3. ZIG ZAG JOURNEYS IN THE CAMEL COUNTRY OF ARABIA (18 Chapters). A sequel to “Topsy Turvy Land,” this book gives children a deeper look and understanding of the Muslim World.
4. DAYLIGHT IN THE HAREM: A NEW ERA FOR MOSLEM WOMEN (11 Chapters). Papers on reform movements, conditions and methods of work among Muslim women a century ago.
5. CHILDHOOD IN THE MOSLEM WORLD (7 Chapters). An overview of the living conditions and upbringing of Muslim children in Arabia in the early 1900’s.
6. A MOSLEM SEEKER AFTER GOD: the Life and Teaching of Al-Ghazali (9 Chapters). An intriguing look at Al-Ghazali, a Muslim mystic around 1100 A.D., his life, writing and legacy.
7. CALL TO PRAYER (13 Chapters). A passionate call to prayer and faith for the Muslim world!
Also available by Samuel Zwemer:
The Muslim Christ
An updated paperback version of this classic look into how Muslims perceive Jesus.
“THE MUSLIM CHRIST: What the Qur’an says about Jesus” is an in-depth look into every verse in the Qur’an that mentions Jesus. Not only does Zwemer unveil how the Qur’an views Christ, he also highlights the many various teachings about Jesus from Islamic tradition. Just as practical and applicable today as when it was first written!
Seven Classic Missions Texts
Samuel Zwemer’s classic message “The Glory of the Impossible” is included in this great collection:
This compilation brings together some of the most well-known and influential missionary texts of the last few hundred years. Each text is included in full:
1. William Carey’s – Obligation to Use Means in the Conversion of Heathen
2. A.T.Pierson’s – The Crisis of Missions
3. John Nevius – Planting Missionary Churches
4. Andrew Murray’s powerful appeal – The Key to the Missionary Problem
5. G Campbell Morgan – The Missionary Manifesto
6. Roland Allen’s insightful book – Missionary Methods: St Paul’s or Ours?
7. Torrey’s The Fundamentals – On Missions
*Bonus: Samuel Zwemer’s – The Glory of the Impossible
