Faith, Identity, and Ethnocentrism: A Case Study of Chinese Evangelical Churches in Germany
This article explores the interplay of faith, identity, and ethnocentrism within Chinese evangelical churches in Germany, emphasizing the critical role of their unique diasporic context. While cultural and theological factors significantly shape these congregations, the study highlights the influenc...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2026
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| In: |
Transformation
Year: 2026, Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 71-85 |
| Further subjects: | B
Interculturality
B migrant churches B Chinese Christianity B Ethnocentrism B theology of diaspora B Germany |
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