The Struggle of Conversion

For young New Zealanders who choose to convert to Christianity from secular backgrounds, their conversion is a deeply emotional experience. One factor that has a significant bearing on the emotional state of a young convert is the way in which their parents react to the news. Another is the presence...

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Main Author: Bosma, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2020]
In: Journal of youth and theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 46-69
IxTheo Classification:CA Christianity
CB Christian life; spirituality
CD Christianity and Culture
KBS Australia; Oceania
Further subjects:B New Zealand
B Andrew Root
B Emotional Impact
B Youth Ministry
B Conversion
B Crisis
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