Christianity in South and Central Asia

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Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity Series Editors: Kenneth R. Ross and Todd M. Johnson This series of reference volumes comprehensively maps worldwide Christianity, describing it in its entirety. It covers every continent and offers country-specific studies as well as examining regional and continental trends. Through a combination of maps, tables, charts and graphs a full demographic analysis is provided, while original essays explore key topics and trends. Combines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in South and Central Asia This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in South and Central Asia, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends. Key Features . Profiles of Christianity in every country in South and Central Asia including clearly presented statistical and demographic information . Analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars . Essays examining each of the major Christian traditions (Independents, Orthodox, United Churches, Protestants/ Anglicans, Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/Charismatics) as they are finding expression in South and Central Asia . Essays explore key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, gender, inter-faith relations, monastic movements and spirituality, displaced populations, and ecclesiology Kenneth R. Ross is Parish Minister, Netherlorn Churches, Argyll, and an Honorary Fellow in the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity. Daniel Jeyaraj is Professor of World Christianity and Director of the Andrew F. Walls Centre for the Study of African and Asian Christianity at Liverpool Hope University. Todd M. Johnson is Associate Professor of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA.