Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. Preface xi
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Abbreviations xv
6. A Note to Readers xvii
7. Maps xix
8. Introduction: Christian Martyrs under Islam 1
9. 1. Converting to Islam and Returning to Christianity 29
10. 2. Converting from Islam to Christianity 80
11. 3. Blaspheming against Islam 118
12. 4. Trying and Killing Christian Martyrs 160
13. 5. Creating Saints and Communities 199
14. Conclusion: Making of the Muslim World 241
15. Appendix 1. Comparing Christian and Muslim Accounts of Martyrdom 253
16. Appendix 2. Glossary of Names and Key Words 265
17. Bibliography 277
18. Index 325