The Tablīghī Jamā‘at is a twentieth century faith renewal movement, which is presently operating in more than eighty countries. With millions of participants, its annual conference has become the second largest Muslim congregation after the Hajj. In the absence of official writings and its abstinence from media publicity, the Jamā‘at can best be studied by participant observation, as illustrated by the studies of its activities in India, Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Morocco and South Africa, which are presented in this volume. Studying the historical and social growth of this movement in India, its transnational transformation, the development of its ideology, particularly on the questions of conversion, gender, religious diversity, organization, communication, adjustment with the local environment and personal transformation, this volume offers fascinating information about contemporary da‘wa phenomenon in Islam.

Knowing the Land helps us understand the Book in new and vivid ways. Charles Dyer, a Bible scholar and licensed tour guide for Israel, and Greg Hatteberg, graduate of the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem, created this reference guide for pilgrims who want to deepen the spiritual impact of their trip to Israel, as well as other travelers who just want to know more: Where did Jesus walk? Where is King David buried? Where is Mt. Sinai? You¿ll find detailed information about five key Bible lands: Israel, Egypt, Greece, Jordan, and Turkey. This guide includes a full color 32-page photo insert, practical tips for travelers, a 4-week prayer guide for preparing for your trip, and detailed maps and an outline of Bible history. With The New Christian Traveler¿s Guide to the Holy Land, you¿ll see the Bible through a new set of geographical lenses.

Experience a wealth of art and architecture stretching back to the early church and the age of martyrs, travel where Christians died in the arena, and see where such great artists as Michelangelo depicted unforgettable scenes of biblical truth.

God's world is an amazing place to explore, and more and more people are heading off to travel and experience it. But as we walk through the airport on our way to becoming citizens of the world, is there anything that marks Christians out as different? What does it mean to travel the world as a citizen of heaven?

The Bible is a story about people on the road, and Christianity is a faith always on the move, seeking to follow the Jesus who kept traveling from town to town proclaiming God's reign. In this short but profound book, Joerg Rieger reflects on how Christian faith reorients how we think about and practice traveling.

Learn about the Venerable Bede, who almost single-handedly preserved European civilization in an age of death and destruction; become an pilgrim with John Bunyan in his beloved Bedford; and see where John Wesley preached against slavery and converted thousands with this guide to Great Britain.

What kind of traveler are you? In search of adventure, seeking new experiences, hoping to improve a language, aspiring to work and holiday, a missionary or vagrant sojourner? No matter what your flavour, “Faith Based Travels” is a spiritual tool for experiencing the world as a Christian traveller. The devotional delves into the realities of living out of a suitcase, from backpacker hostels to home stays. The author, a traveler herself, takes the reader on a journey from planning a trip overseas, to living it out, returning home and reconnecting in the community. Each devotion concludes with thought-provoking questions and a prayer. Devotions are arranged topically, with travel tips from a multitude of travellers following each section. Praise power, evangelism, accountability … plus specialised devotions for the six different kinds of traveller. The book is both practical and spiritual. A must for all jetsetters, gap year students and graduates. Whilst reading, the future traveller is encouraged to dream up his/her own adventure, with God’s guidance. The current traveller is challenged to examine their walk with Christ, their witness and their purpose. Young Christian travellers will be on their way to evangelising the nations when they take faith based travels with Jesus.