Two Protestants, Three Churches: Croatian Protestantism : Churches, Denominations, and Theological Institutions

Using the existing data from the national census (2011 and 2021) and other available data sources, the authors present Croatian Protestantism on the national level as a fragmented minority. In search for possible historic reasons for this fragmentized mode of existence, they proceed with an overview...

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Authors: Matošević, Lidija 1969- (Author) ; Šeba, Enoh (Author) ; Knežević, Ruben ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: George Fox University 2022
In: Occasional papers on religion in Eastern Europe
Year: 2022, Volume: 42, Issue: 9, Pages: 13-37
Further subjects:B Croatian Protestant theological institutions
B Croatian Protestantism
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