Religion in the public sphere and the well-being of the poor: A practical theological perspective

This article forms part of my research participation at the University of South Africa in the project Religion, health and well-being in Southern Africa: Practical theological perspectives. All the themes we are addressing in this project are public issues. Therefore the basic question in this proje...

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Subtitles:J. Müller Festschrift, sub-edited by Cas Wepener and Johann Meylahn
Main Author: Pieterse, Hennie J. C. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2014
In: Verbum et ecclesia
Year: 2014, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-8
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