Saffron Cross: The Unlikely Story of How a Christian Minister Married a Hindu Monk
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A Christian minister and a Hindu monk fall in love and get married. How does this interfaith relationship work?
Saffron Cross is the intriguing memoir of the relationship between Dana, a Baptist minister, and Fred, a devout Hindu and former monk. The two meet on eHarmony and begin a fascinating, sometimes daunting but ultimately inspiring journey of interfaith relationship and marriage.
Dana's compelling vignettes, laced with self-deprecating humor and refreshing honesty, give you a glimpse into the challenges and benefits of bringing together two vastly different spiritual paths into one household.
Saffron Cross includes chapters on Dana and Fred's honeymoon at an ashram in India, their individual spiritual journeys, Sabbath keeping, vegetarianism, grief, community, and more. You will sense what an adventure their East-meets-West partnership has been, and you'll also see how much Fred's commitment to his faith has enhanced Dana's Christian growth.
At a time when we are inundated with messages of intolerance and hate, Saffron Cross offers a welcome and inspiring story of empathy, love, and understanding.
J. Dana Trent
J. Dana Trent is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and an adjunct faculty member at Wake Tech Community College, where she teaches World Religions. Dana is a speaker, workshop leader, and grant writer. Her work has appeared on Time.com, The Christian Century, and Sojourners. She is the award-winning author of *For Sabbath’s Sake: Embracing Your Need for Rest, Worship, and Community** (Upper Room Books, 2017) and *Saffron Cross: The Unlikely Story of How a Christian Minister Married a Hindu Monk** (Fresh Air Books, 2013). She, her husband, Fred, and Truffy the Cat live in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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