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Orthodox identities in western Europe : migration, settlement, and innovation /

The Orthodox migration in the West matters, despite its unobtrusive presence. And it matters in a way that has not yet been explored in social and religious studies: in terms of size, geographical scope, theological input and social impact. This book explores the adjustment of Orthodox migrants and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Hämmerli, Maria (Editor ), Mayer, Jean-François (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington : Ashgate, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The Orthodox migration in the West matters, despite its unobtrusive presence. And it matters in a way that has not yet been explored in social and religious studies: in terms of size, geographical scope, theological input and social impact. This book explores the adjustment of Orthodox migrants and their churches to Western social and religious contexts in different scenarios. This variety is consistent with Orthodox internal diversity regarding ethnicity, migration circumstances, Church-State relations and in line with the specificities of the receiving country in terms of religious landscap.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781472439307
1472439309