Naslov
Roma Christianity in Central and Eastern Europe: challenges, opportunities for mission, mode of appropriation and social significance

Autori
Wachsmuth, Melody J.

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
Mission in Central and Eastern Europe: realities, perspectives, trends

Urednik/ci
Constantineanu, Corneliu ; Măcelaru, Marcel V. ; Kool, Anne-Marie ; Himcinschi, Mihai

Izdavač
Regnum Books International

Grad
Oxford

Godina
2016

Raspon stranica
544-568

ISBN
978-1-911372-17-2

Ključne riječi
Roma ; mission ; Eastern Europe

Sažetak
Currently, despite vast international attention and allocated financial resources from the European Union, NGOs, and religious entities—as well as Romani politicians, intellectuals, and grass roots organizations—steps to minimize Romani social isolation and poverty continue to make only small, nonexistent, or retroactive progress in CEE. Historically, the Church’s relationship with the Roma largely mirrored, and continues to mirror, societal attitudes. Juxtaposed on these realities is the continued growth of Roma Christianity, particularly in Pentecostal and charismatic forms in CEE. With an eye to the historical and current context, this chapter draws from secondary and primary sources to present a general introduction to Roma Christianity in Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria, and Romania. Although the emphases and expressions of Roma Christianity differ according to context and country, this chapter seeks to draw out certain themes, questions, and challenges that appear across multiple contexts. These challenges and themes highlight further areas of study as well as pointing to the Roma church’s important role within its respective society and the global church at large.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti, Teologija, Povijest

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