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Christianity in Western and Northern Europe / edited by Kenneth R. Ross, Annemarie C. Mayer and Todd M. Johnson.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Edinburgh companions to global Christianity
- Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Europe, Western--Church history.
- Europe, Western.
- Europe, Northern--Church history.
- Europe, Northern.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 528 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2024]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Biography/History:
- Kenneth R. Ross is Professor of Theology and Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Zomba Theological University, and Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria. Annemarie C. Mayer is Professor of Dogmatic Theology and the History of Dogma at the Theological Faculty of Trier, Germany. Todd M. Johnson is Paul E. and Eva B. Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA.
- Summary:
- "Combines empirical data and original analysis to offer a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in Western and Northern Europe. Although the origins of Christianity lie in the Near East, Europe and Christianity have an exceptional relationship, since most Europeans perceive Christianity as a Western -- more precisely, as a European -- religion. The region has seen rapid social change in the 21st century, set off by factors including energy crisis and environmental awareness, poverty and exclusion, falling birthrates and increased migration, changing attitudes to sexuality, gender and family life, and challenges to Europe's idea of itself and place in the global order. Amidst all this flux, this volume focuses on one particular issue: the rapidly changing profile of the Christian faith that has shaped the life of the European continent for a millennium and more"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- A Demographic Profile of Christianity in Western and Northern Europe / Gina A. Zurlo
- Christianity in Western and Northern Europe / Annemarie C. Mayer
- Iceland / Sólveig Anna Bóasdóttir
- Ireland / Gabriel Flynn
- The United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man / Andrew Chandler
- Belgium and Luxembourg / Jan de Volder
- The Netherlands / Karim Schelkens and Joep van Gennip
- France and Monaco / Charles Mercier
- Germany / Friederike Nüssel
- Austria / Regina Polak
- Switzerland and Liechtenstein / Sarah Scholl
- Norway / Joar Haga
- Denmark and the Faroe Islands / Jonas Adelin Jørgensen
- Sweden / Johannes Habib Zeiler
- Finland / Minna Hietamäki and Pekka Metso
- Estonia / Priit Rohtmets
- Latvia / Dace balode
- Lithuania / Nerijus Pipiras
- Anglicans / Jeremy Morris
- Independents / Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
- Orthodox / Christine Chaillot
- Protestants / Eva Christina Nilsson
- Catholics / Wolfgang Thönissen
- Evangelicals / Thomas Schirrmacher and Frank Hinkelmann
- Pentecostals/Charismatics / Martina Björkander
- Faith and Culture / Mika Vähäkangas
- Worship and Spirituality / Hanne Lamparter and Dagmar Heller
- Theology / Dorothea Sattler
- Social and Political Context / Keith W. Clements
- Mission and Evangelism / Stefan Paas
- Gender / Ma. Adeinev Reyes-Espiritu and Annemie Dillen
- Religious Freedom / Dennis Petri
- Inter-religious Relations / Anja Middelbeck-Varwick
- Secularisation / Jocelyne Cesari
- Diaspora Churches / Mor Polycarpus A. Aydin
- The European Union / Aikaterini Pekridou
- The Future of Christianity in Western and Northern Europe / Jayne Svenungsson
- Christianity by Country
- Methodology and Sources of Christian and Religious Affiliation / Todd M. Johnson and Gina A. Zurlo.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Online resource; title from PDF title page (De Gruyter Brill, viewed January 27, 2026).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Christianity in Western and Northern Europe
- ISBN:
- 9781399528191
- 139952819X
- 9781399528184
- 1399528181
- OCLC:
- 1432029945
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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