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Set against the backdrop of the late nineteenth century, the narrative follows the journey of German-speaking Mennonites who settled in Central Asia, led by a charismatic figure anticipating Christ's return. Sofia Samatar's modern exploration of this history reveals the establishment of Ak Metchet, a unique Christian village in a Muslim region. Through her journey, she encounters diverse characters linked to the Silk Road and delves into themes of cultural identity, faith, and her own mixed heritage as a Swiss-Mennonite and Somali-Muslim.
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The White Mosque, Sofia Samatar
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- Released
- 2022
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The White Mosque
- Subtitle
- A Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sofia Samatar
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781646220977
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, Religion & Spirituality, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, Religious Topics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Asia
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the late nineteenth century, the narrative follows the journey of German-speaking Mennonites who settled in Central Asia, led by a charismatic figure anticipating Christ's return. Sofia Samatar's modern exploration of this history reveals the establishment of Ak Metchet, a unique Christian village in a Muslim region. Through her journey, she encounters diverse characters linked to the Silk Road and delves into themes of cultural identity, faith, and her own mixed heritage as a Swiss-Mennonite and Somali-Muslim.