They consequently faced a theological crisis involving the nature, power, and goodness of God and were also threatened culturally, racially, and ceremonially as they were thrown into proximity with other peoples and religious groups.
Akibatnya mereka menghadapi krisis teologis yang melibatkan hakikat, kekuasaan, dan kebaikan Allah serta juga menghadapi ancaman secara budaya, ras, dan seremonial karena mereka dilemparkan ke dalam kedekatan dengan bangsa-bangsa dan kelompok agama lain.