The conversion of Igbo Christians to Islam: a study of religious change in a Christian heartland

Often considered a Christian heartland in Nigeria, Igboland has recently seen a dramatic increase in Igbo Christians converting to Islam. Yet, despite this rapid change, there has been minimal research into the growth of Islam in the area and the implications this has for Christianity in the region....

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Main Author: Priest, Chinyere Felicia (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Carlisle, Cumbria, UK Langham Global Library 2020
In:Year: 2020
Series/Journal:Langham monographs
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ibo (People) / Christian / Muslim / Conversion (Religion)
Further subjects:B Igbo (African people) Religion
B Muslim converts from Christianity
B Muslim converts from Christianity (Nigeria)
B Igbo (African people) ; Religion
B Conversion Islam
B Conversion ; Islam
B Nigeria

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