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How do we respond in the face of evil, especially to those who
inflict grave evil upon us? Abducted in Iraq is Bishop Saad Sirop
Hanna’s firsthand account of his abduction in 2006 by a militant
group associated with al-Qaeda. As a young parish priest and
visiting lecturer on philosophy at Babel College near Baghdad, Fr.
Hanna was kidnapped after celebrating Mass on August 15 and
released on September 11. Hanna’s plight attracted international
attention after Pope Benedict XVI requested prayers for the safe
return of the young priest. The book charts Hanna’s twenty-eight
days in captivity as he struggles through threats, torture, and the
unknown to piece together what little information he has in a bid
for survival. Throughout this time, he questions what a post-Saddam
Hussein Iraq means for the future, as well as the events that lead
the country on that path. Through extreme hardship, the young
priest gains a greater knowledge both of his faith and of remaining
true to himself. This riveting narrative reflects the experience of
persecuted Christians all over the world today, especially the
plight of Iraqi Christians who continue to live and hold their
faith against tremendous odds, and it sheds light on the complex
political and spiritual situation that Catholics face in
predominantly non-Christian nations. More than just a personal
story, Abducted in Iraq is also Hanna’s portrayal of what has
happened to the ancient churches of one of the oldest Christian
communities and how the West’s reaction and inaction have
affected Iraqi Christians. More than just a story of one man, it is
also the story of a suffering and persecuted people. As such, this
book will be of great interest to those wanting to learn more about
the violence in the Middle East and the threats facing Christians
there, as well all those seeking to strengthen their own faith.
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