van Gorder, Andrew Christian (2008) The history of Christianity in Central Asia. In: Muslim-Christian Relations in Central Asia. Central Asian Studies . Routledge, pp. 49-60. ISBN 9780415776080
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Abstract
An early account of Christianity in Central Asia dates to 196. Early mission activity in Central Asia probably began when Nestorian Christians who lived in Syria began moving into Persia. Arab historian al-Biruni writes that Christian preachers (without providing any details as to their identity) were active in the city of Merv as early as 200 CE and throughout Persia even before that date. Christians were fairly numerous in Persian-speaking lands with as many as 20 bishoprics in the region by 225 CE. Some served in the army and one Christian general even led a Sasanian army into battle against the Byzantines. Many of these Christians were persecuted once Zoroastrianism became the state-sponsored religion of the Sasanian empire.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Subjects: | A Church/mission history B Mission theology/theory > Contextualization/Inculturation C Types of Christian Ministry > Missionaries F Interreligious Dialogue and Witness > Islam > Christian-Muslim Dialogue G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox G Christian traditions/Denominations > Evangelical |
| Divisions: | Central Asia |
| Depositing User: | Katharina Penner |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2022 07:02 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2022 07:02 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2652 |
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