| Description |
1 online resource (86 pages) |
| Series |
Southeast Asia background series ; no. 7 |
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Southeast Asia background series ; no. 7.
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| Contents |
Table of Contents -- 1. Introduction: Missionary Movements and the Coming of Christianity to Southeast Asia -- 2. The Philippines -- 3. Singapore -- 4. Malaysia -- 5. Indonesia -- 6. Christianity in the Other Countries of Southeast Asia: Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam -- 7. Conclusion: Social, Political and Economic Considerations Concerning Christianity in Southeast Asia -- References |
| Summary |
This book briefly recounts the history of the establishment and expansion of Christianity in Southeast Asia from the colonial times onwards. With the exception of the Philippines, Christianity has been a minor religion in much of Southeast Asia, albeit one whose followers have sometimes had a disproportionate impact on education and other sectors of society. The author focuses on the current expansion of aggressive evangelical Christian groups in particular, and their prospects for increasing .. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-80) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Missions -- Southeast Asia
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Christianity -- Southeast Asia
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Christianity
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Missions
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Southeast Asia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789812307033 |
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9812307036 |
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