المسيحيون والنصارى في الدرس الغربي المعاصر وفي الدراسات العربية

Abstract EN

Eastern Christianity has been characterized by special features that differ from other countries that profess Christianity, and it has been divided into distinct sects, each of which is based on a deep heritage and carries with its historical deposits that date back to before the Arab-Islamic conquest.

the naming of this category of converts to the religion of Christ is one of the conceptual issues that has confronted researchers in this field.

this article deals with a detailed study of the difference between the terms (al-Nassara) and (al-Massihiyyin) and examines their meanings within western academic discourse and specific Arab studies.

it may explore linguistic, cultural, and religious dimensions to understand how these terms shape the discourse surrounding eastern Christianity.