| Ahmadi and Christian Socio-Political Responses to Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws: A Comparison, Contrast and Critique with Special Reference to the Christi Contributor(s): Julius, Qaiser (Author) |
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ISBN: 1783683015 ISBN-13: 9781783683017 Publisher: Langham Academic OUR PRICE: $36.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6" W x 9" (1.09 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
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| Publisher Description: The roots of Pakistan's blasphemy laws can be traced back to the British colonial rule in India, but their harsher clauses were added to the Pakistan Penal Code during a wave of intense Islamization in the 1980s. Everyone in Pakistan is threatened by the misuse of these laws, even Muslims; however a disproportionate number of victims targeted by these laws have come from two minority groups, the Ahmadis and Christians. Dr Qaiser Julius focuses on how these two groups have been affected by Pakistan's blasphemy laws, their different reactions to these laws, and more specifically, why they are responding differently despite living under the same circumstances. In this well-structured and understandable study, Julius provides a valuable tool for Christians to understand what it means to be a minority in a hostile culture. This thorough analysis presents a way forward for the Christian church in Pakistan, providing hope amidst the discrimination and persecution. |
Contributor Bio(s): Julius, Qaiser: - QAISER JULIUS earned his PhD from Melbourne School of Theology, Melbourne, Australia. He is the director of Open Theological Seminary, Lahore, Pakistan, and the Pakistan country coordinator for Langham Preaching. |
