Religion, Media, and Conversion in Iran: Mediated Christianity in an Islamic Context, by Sara Afshari, Routledge, London, 2023, 218 pp., £29.99 (Ebook), ISBN: 9781003004905.

The article "Religion, Media, and Conversion in Iran" by Sara Afshari explores the reception of Farsi-language Christian television channels by Muslim audiences in Iran, analyzing their motivations, interpretations, and conversion processes. The book criticizes the role of media in religious conversion, emphasizing the broader social, cultural, and political context. It highlights the complexities of media reception and conversion processes, providing valuable insights into belief transformation in a tightly regulated environment like Iran. The research is relevant for academics, researchers, and religious media practitioners interested in understanding the impact of globalization and media on religious identity and belief change in authoritarian societies. [Extracted from the article]