African Christian migrants in Morocco: a growing group challenging the state's presumption of cultural diversity.
The Moroccan migratory context witnessed the growth of an African Christian group. Over the long run, the establishment of Christianity in Morocco would relate to African immigrants. With a resident status or just on the move, they often gather in house churches that also function as support network...
| Publicado en: | Journal of North African Studies Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 447 - 474 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2024
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