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 x changes that are taking place, and those which to his thinking must yet take place in Islam, but also the help that must be given by Christianity if the people of Moslem lands are ever to enjoy that fullness of life and purity of character which comes from full and free contact with Jesus Christ. In this connection the Christian churches of the West cannot and dare not shirk their obligation to the world of Islam.

The author has drawn on many sources, and has had the help of many people through the years of his experience to whom he is unspeakably indebted for the material that has gone into this book. He would, however, like to thank especially Miss Ruth Seabury, secretary of education of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, for her helpful counsel on the plan and general line of treatment. He is also deeply indebted to Professor Herrick B. Young, of the Alborz College of Teheran, for his valuable suggestions in connection with the final editing of the text.

MURRAY T. TITUS Budaun, India November, 1936