Born into a devout Muslim family in Iran, Daniel Shayesteh was once a strong advocate for Islam and a political revolutionary. His life took a dramatic turn after experiencing persecution, betrayal, and exile. In his search for truth and freedom, Shayesteh encountered the message of Jesus Christ — an encounter that would change his life forever.

In The Difference Is the Son, Shayesteh shares his deeply personal journey from Islamic fundamentalism to faith in Christ, offering unique insights into the contrasts between the teachings of Islam and Christianity. With honesty and conviction, he explores the transformative power of God’s love, the identity of Jesus as the Son of God, and the hope found only in Him.

A journey from 'gods' to Christ

Once a devoted follower of Islam and a key figure in the Iranian revolution, Daniel Shayesteh’s life was shaped by political zeal and religious passion. But betrayal, imprisonment, and exile shattered his world, sending him on an unexpected quest for truth.

In Journey From 'Gods' to Christ, Shayesteh recounts his dramatic transformation from worshipping the many “gods” of ideology, culture, and religion to encountering the living Christ. With rare honesty, he contrasts his life under Islamic law with the freedom he found in the grace of Jesus, offering powerful insight into the heart of the gospel.

This gripping testimony is both a story of personal redemption and a bold challenge to seek the God who alone can satisfy the soul.