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Document Details : Title: Nach Rusland, Deutschland, «Ja über den Ozean in das Land der Freiheit und des Dollars» Subtitle: Streiflichter aus deutschen Akten zur ersten Migrationswelle der Ostsyrer (Assyrer/«Nestorianer») Author(s): TAMCKE, Martin Journal: Journal of Eastern Christian Studies Volume: 54 Issue: 1-2 Date: 2002 Pages: 25-38 DOI: 10.2143/JECS.54.1.503674 Abstract : The first migrations of Syrian Christians from their homelands through Europe to America in the 19th century AD was long time not studied profoundly. Like today, they were in a difficult situation in their homeland and spread out to Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine and Southern Russia. The article deals on the migration and movements of these Christian in Germany and the meaning for their culture and beliefs. |