European Journal of Theology - Volume 34, Issue 1, 2025

Summary This article is devoted to the Belarusian Baptist pastor Lukaš Dziekuć-Maliej (1888–1955) and his work in the context of the Great Evangelical Awakening in Belarus. The first part of the article describes his origins, his conversion and the beginning of his ministry. The second part is devoted to Maliej’s life and work in Hrodna (1915/1916–1921), during which he was actively involved in the Belarusian national revival, Read More

Abstract The article argues for the theological importance of differentiating between identities. It presents the argument with a focus on the relationship between national and Christian identity. I begin by assessing why identity is such a controversial topic in today’s society. I then pay attention to how we should understand the complex concept of ‘identity’ before moving on to discuss national and Christian identity. Whi Read More

Summary This article highlights the challenges faced by evangelicals in Ukraine who have set out to be faithful disciples of Christ in the face of the country’s current war for survival. It opens with an analysis of the historical context that shaped Ukrainian evangelical Protestantism, including the influence of the radical Reformation, dispensationalist eschatology, the tradition and spirituality of the Orthodox Church, and life in the a Read More