Christianization

Herausgegeben:Miller, Frederic P.; Vandome, Agnes F.; McBrewster, John

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Produktbeschreibung

The historical phenomenon of Christianization the conversion of individuals to Christianity or the conversion of entire peoples at once, also includes the practice of converting native pagan practices and culture, pagan religious imagery, pagan sites and the pagan calendar to Christian uses, due to the Christian efforts at proselytism (evangelism) based on the tradition of the "Great Commission". The process of Christianization has at times been relatively peaceful and at times has been a very violent process, ranging from political conversions to adopt Christianity to military campaigns to force conversion onto native populaces. In Antiquity, Christianization was effected only partly through laws against indigenous religious practices, official conversions of temples to Christian churches and the placement of Christian churches over ancient religious sites. It was effected also by the demonization of indigenous pagan gods,[citation needed] traditional practices into witchcraft and the partial Christianization to outright banning of existing rites under threat of torture and death.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786130286699
• ISBN-10: 6130286694
• Artikelnr.: 28177625