Combines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in South and Central Asia
This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in South and Central Asia, offering 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.
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Key Features
- Profiles of Christianity in every country in South and Central Asia including clearly presented statistical and demographic information
- Analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars
- Essays examining each of the major Christian traditions (Independents, Orthodox, United Churches, Protestants/ Anglicans, Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/Charismatics) as they are finding expression in South and Central Asia
- Essays explore key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, gender, inter-faith relations, monastic movements and spirituality, displaced populations, and ecclesiology
Contributors
- Atul Y. Aghamkar
- Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar
- Anand Amaladass
- Mehak Arshad
- Barakatullo Ashurov
- Jesudas M. Athyal
- Marina Ngursangzeli Behera
- Prashan De Visser
- Leonard Fernando, SJ
- Gulnar Francis-Dehqani
- Alina Ganje
- Sam George
- Roger E. Hedlund
- Romina Istratii
- Anderson Jeremiah
- Daniel Jeyaraj
- Sheela Jeyaraj
- Youshib Matthew John
- Todd Johnson
- Arun W. Jones
- Jacob Kavunkal, SVD
- Feruza Krason
- Atola Longkumer
- Michael Nazir-Ali
- Cedric Prakash, SJ
- Pradeep Perez, SJ
- David Radford
- Joshva Raja
- Peniel Jesudason Rufus Rajkumar
- Anthony Roberts
- Kenneth R. Ross
- Vinay Samuel
- Ivan Satyavrata
- Rebecca Samuel Shah
- Bal Krishna Sharma
- Savithri Sumanthiran
- Tandin Wangyal
- Felix Wilfred
- Kaholi Zhimomi
- Gina A. Zurlo