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The Review of Faith & International Affairs Volume 15, 2017 - Issue 1: UNDER CAESAR’S SWORD: HOW CHRISTIANS RESPOND TO PERSECUTION
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Christian Responses to Discrimination and Violence in India and Sri Lanka: Avoidance, Advocacy, and Interfaith Engagement

Chad M. BaumanView further author information
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James PonniahView further author information
Pages 68-78 | Published online: 28 Mar 2017

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