ABSTRACT
This contribution explores the challenges Christian minorities face in maintaining their identity within the context of majority religions like Islam, particularly amid tension and marginalization. Using Social Identity Complexity Theory, it critically analyzes two case studies: a social scientific exegetical study of a biblical text (1 Peter) and the lived experience of contemporary Christian minorities in Egypt via autoethnography. The research examines the challenges involved in the negotiation of identity in historical and modern contexts in times of threat. The contribution to scholarship lies in the combination of these approaches and methods, offering insights into how Christian minorities preserve their distinct identity while navigating coexistence in diverse and often hostile environments.
