02290cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450064001432640051002073000047002583360026003053370026003313380036003575000031003935080096004245201261005205340045017816530021018266530035018476530023018828560042019059990017019478699UtSlPG20260610133225.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBV1 aLaurie, Thomas,d1821-189710aWoman and Her Saviour in Persia :bBy a Returned Missionary 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-01  aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Woman and Her Saviour in Persia" by Thomas Laurie is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This book focuses on the transformative impact of Christian teachings on the lives of women among the Nestorian community in Persia, highlighting their struggles and the societal changes initiated through missionary work.  The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the harsh realities faced by women in Persia, particularly the Nestorian women, who were marginalized in a despotic society with no avenues for education or self-expression. It paints a vivid picture of their living conditions, societal norms, and the deeply ingrained cultural beliefs that dictated their lives. From oppressive family structures to significant struggles against absolute ignorance and negativity, the text establishes a stark contrast between their situation before and after the introduction of Gospel teachings. The beginning also hints at notable characters, particularly the missionary, Miss Fiske, whose experiences and encounters with these women serve as the central narrative's thread. It reveals her compassion and commitment to improving their lives through education and spiritual guidance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMissions -- Iran  aChurch of the East -- Missions  aWomen missionaries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8699  c50651d50651