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About The Book: In the two-volume work "Christianity and Islam under the Sultans," F.W. Hasluck investigates the transfer of religious traditions in Asia Minor. The book is organized into three parts: the first explores the transition from Christianity to Islam, the second delves into studies of Turkish popular history and religion, and the third encompasses miscellaneous topics. Hasluck challenges Professor Sir William Ramsay's assertion regarding the persistence of local religious traditions, contending that survival is not guaranteed, particularly in the face of violent social upheavals. He classifies instances of sanctuaries shifting from Christianity to Islam, scrutinizing urban, suburban, rural, and 'natural' cults, and examining the influence of past sanctity on the newcomers' choices.