Thanissaro, Phra Nicholas. (2009) Social and historical aspects of the assimilation of Christianity in Southeast Asia from 1500-1900 with reference to Thailand and the Philippines. Journal of Asian Mission, Vol.11 (No.1-2). pp. 31-55. ISSN 0119-3228

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Abstract

Though many have attempted to address the complexities of the encounter between Christianity and non-western societies, the literature has not dealt much with Southeast Asia. This article attempts to help fill that gap by examining some of the factors affecting the assimilation of Christianity in Southeast Asia by looking at two countries in detail: Thailand and the Philippines. These two countries offer strikingly different assimilation results. Thailand was not colonized when Christianity was introduced while in the Philippines colonization and Christianity were intimately linked. As a result, both Thailand and the Philippines are a study in contrasts.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Thailand -- Church history, Philippines -- Church history, Southeast Asia -- Church history, Southeast Asia -- History, Southeast Asia -- Social conditions
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Asian Mission
Publisher:	Asia Graduate School of Theology
ISSN:	0119-3228
Date:	2009
Volume:	Vol.11
Number:	No.1-2
Page Range:	pp. 31-55
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
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