John Philip Jenkins se ha consolidado como un destacado comentarista en asuntos religiosos, evolucionando desde su enfoque inicial en la historia británica de la modernidad temprana para explorar una amplia gama de temas contemporáneos. Su obra se caracteriza por una aguda perspicacia tanto en el pasado como en el presente de la religión, especialmente en un contexto global. Jenkins es reconocido por su estilo de escritura incisivo, a menudo descrito como claro y contenido, lo que permite a los lectores involucrarse profundamente con temas complejos. A través de una extensa investigación y su habilidad para presentar información intrincada de manera accesible, se ha convertido en una voz líder en el estudio de la religión.
This new and substantially expanded edition of Philip Jenkins's influential book The Next Christendom tracks the remarkable expansion of Christianity in the global South, in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and the implications of that shift in numbers and influence away from the traditional Christian heartlands of Europe and North America.
What does the future hold for European Christianity? Many predict its collapse under globalization, Western secularism, and a surge of Muslim immigrants, suggesting Europe may become "Eurabia." Philip Jenkins challenges these claims, offering a more nuanced view of Europe's religious landscape. He acknowledges existing tensions but argues that the narrative of a Muslim-dominated Europe is based on myths, such as the idea that Muslims are the sole new immigrants. In reality, Christians from Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe are also entering Western countries, infusing European Christianity with vibrant faith. Jenkins recognizes that both Christianity and Islam face significant challenges in a secular culture, yet rather than diminishing, both faiths are adapting. While church attendance may be declining, signs of enduring Christian loyalty persist, evidenced by the popularity of pilgrimages that attract millions—more than during past "ages of faith." Jenkins provides a hopeful perspective on the resilience and transformation of European Christianity amidst change.
Philip Jenkins beleuchtet den Wandel des Christentums, das sich von Europa nach Afrika, Asien und Lateinamerika verlagert. Er prognostiziert das Ende des westlich geprägten Christentums und beschreibt, wie neue Zentren der Christenheit in Städten wie Kinshasa und Buenos Aires entstehen. Eine umfassende Analyse der globalen Entwicklungen im Glauben.