Cette trilogie explore l'avenir dynamique et souvent inattendu du christianisme dans un monde en mutation. Elle suit comment la foi s'adapte, évolue et impacte les événements mondiaux ainsi que les vies personnelles. C'est un examen stimulant de la spiritualité, de la société et de ce que signifie être croyant au 21e siècle et au-delà. La série offre une vision à la fois stimulante et pleine d'espoir.
This new and substantially expanded edition of Philip Jenkins's influential
book The Next Christendom tracks the remarkable expansion of Christianity in
the global South, in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and the implications of
that shift in numbers and influence away from the traditional Christian
heartlands of Europe and North America.
Philip Jenkins beleuchtet den Wandel des Christentums, das sich von Europa nach Afrika, Asien und Lateinamerika verlagert. Er prognostiziert das Ende des westlich geprägten Christentums und beschreibt, wie neue Zentren der Christenheit in Städten wie Kinshasa und Buenos Aires entstehen. Eine umfassende Analyse der globalen Entwicklungen im Glauben.
What does the future hold for European Christianity? Many predict its collapse under globalization, Western secularism, and a surge of Muslim immigrants, suggesting Europe may become "Eurabia." Philip Jenkins challenges these claims, offering a more nuanced view of Europe's religious landscape. He acknowledges existing tensions but argues that the narrative of a Muslim-dominated Europe is based on myths, such as the idea that Muslims are the sole new immigrants. In reality, Christians from Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe are also entering Western countries, infusing European Christianity with vibrant faith. Jenkins recognizes that both Christianity and Islam face significant challenges in a secular culture, yet rather than diminishing, both faiths are adapting. While church attendance may be declining, signs of enduring Christian loyalty persist, evidenced by the popularity of pilgrimages that attract millions—more than during past "ages of faith." Jenkins provides a hopeful perspective on the resilience and transformation of European Christianity amidst change.