Bible, History, Archaeology

Bible,
History,
Archaeology

Home > New Testament > Eastern churches

Eastern churches

The term «Eastern Christians» is commonly used in publications and the media to refer to Christians in the Middle East.
It has come back into the spotlight with recent attacks on Christians in Iraq, Egypt, Syria and even Africa.
Despite being the world's leading religion, Christianity is not accepted in all countries, forcing some of its followers to live in hiding.
Paradoxically, however, it is today in its original cradle that the religion inherited from Jesus is most threatened: the Near East.
At a time when Eastern Christians are often forced to flee their homelands, what will be left of their communities in the decades to come?