نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية
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جامعة الكويت كلية الآداب قسم التاريخ
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عنوان المقالة [English]
المؤلف [English]
This study delves into the role of American missionaries in Oman during Sultan Faisal's reign. It argues that the evangelical endeavors of the Arabian Mission in Oman sparked a multifaceted interplay of religious, political, diplomatic, and social dynamics between the missionaries and the Sultan the local population. This interaction prompted a reaction from the locals, who perceived the missionaries' philanthropic initiatives as a challenge to their beliefs. Consequently, the community endeavored to enhance education and healthcare in Muscat as a means of resistance. In 1893, the Arabian Mission sought to establish a station in Muscat as part of its mission to evangelize Arabia. The mission sent Peter Zwemer to rent a house and a shop in the Muscat market. The mission's initial strategy involved distributing the Bible and engaging in religious discussions with the people of Muscat. However, this approach did not yield the desired results for the missionaries. Subsequently, the British government provided the mission with a few slaves captured from slave traders, whom they entrusted to the mission for care and Christian upbringing. This led to the establishment of a school for the liberated slaves. The mission then expanded its strategy to include providing education and healthcare services to the people of Muscat and addressing the lack of such services in Oman. While some individuals accepted the mission's services, many others rejected them, leading to opposition against the mission's schools and healthcare facilities. In response, the people of Muscat began offering their educational services to counter the mission.
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