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Autore |
Gabriel Theodore P. C |
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Christian citizens in an islamic state [[electronic resource] ] : the Pakistan experience / / Theodore Gabriel |
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Aldershot, Hants, England ; ; Burlington, VT, : Ashgate Pub., c2007 |
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1-351-95185-8 |
1-315-26037-9 |
0-7546-8673-6 |
1-281-20839-6 |
9786611208394 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (133 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Christians - Pakistan |
Christianity and other religions - Pakistan |
Christianity and other religions - Islam |
Islam - Relations - Christianity |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Map of Pakistan; Pakistan: Population by religion; 1 Introduction; 2 The origins of Christianity in Pakistan; 3 The Islamicisation of Pakistan; 4 The Christian dilemma: Problems faced by the Christian community of Pakistan; 5 The Blasphemy Law and its impact on the Christian community; 6 Islamic resurgence in Pakistan: Bush's war on terror and its aftermath; 7 Movements for inter-religious dialogue in Pakistan; 8 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book covers new ground in exploring the various factors that govern the relations between Muslims and Christians in Pakistan, a nation state which has been politically unstable in the past, and where the imposition of Islamic law has been controversial and problematic for religious minorities. Theodore Gabriel clarifies the history of Christian-Muslim relations in the region, explores the rise of Islamic |
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