Christianity in East and Southeast Asia
- ISBN-10
- 1474451632
- ISBN-13
- 9781474451635
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 568
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-05-01
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Author
- Ross Kenneth R. Ross
Description
Taking the analysis of worldwide Christianity to a deeper level of detail, this volume focuses on Christianity in East and Southeast Asia, covering every country and offering both reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes, and examines current trends. As a comprehensive account of the presence of Christianity in every country in East and Southeast Asia, this volume is set to become a standard work of reference in its field.
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