Rebecca J. Uberoi completed a PhD in ethnomusicology at University College Dublin. Following this, she held a position as a lecturer in ethnomusicology and worship studies, and programme leader for theology, music, and worship, at the London School of Theology, UK. Her research sits broadly within the anthropology of Christianity and explores the intersections between music, theology, migration, embodiment, and identity.

• 1. Introduction: Salvation, Music, and Embodiment 2. ‘The Way We Practise Our Faith Back Home’: Locating Salvific Performance in the Historical Body 3. ‘If You Play the Talking Drum, They Will Be Happy’: Cultural Accounts of Salvation in Talking Drum Practice 4. ‘Dance Your Sorrow Away’: Anthropological Accounts of Salvation in Congregational Dance 5. ‘You Will Chase Your Enemies’: Ontological Accounts of Salvation in Spiritual Warfare 6. ‘Thank God for What He’s Done’: Vitalistic Accounts of Salvation in Testimonies and Thanksgiving 7. ‘We Always Sing English’: Social Accounts of Salvation in the Language of Congregational Song Conclusion Index.

Rebecca J. Uberoi completed a PhD in ethnomusicology at University College Dublin. Following this, she held a position as a lecturer in ethnomusicology and worship studies, and programme leader for theology, music, and worship, at the London School of Theology, UK. Her research sits broadly within the anthropology of Christianity and explores the intersections between music, theology, migration, embodiment, and identity.

• 1. Introduction: Salvation, Music, and Embodiment 2. ‘The Way We Practise Our Faith Back Home’: Locating Salvific Performance in the Historical Body 3. ‘If You Play the Talking Drum, They Will Be Happy’: Cultural Accounts of Salvation in Talking Drum Practice 4. ‘Dance Your Sorrow Away’: Anthropological Accounts of Salvation in Congregational Dance 5. ‘You Will Chase Your Enemies’: Ontological Accounts of Salvation in Spiritual Warfare 6. ‘Thank God for What He’s Done’: Vitalistic Accounts of Salvation in Testimonies and Thanksgiving 7. ‘We Always Sing English’: Social Accounts of Salvation in the Language of Congregational Song Conclusion Index.

Rebecca J. Uberoi completed a PhD in ethnomusicology at University College Dublin. Following this, she held a position as a lecturer in ethnomusicology and worship studies, and programme leader for theology, music, and worship, at the London School of Theology, UK. Her research sits broadly within the anthropology of Christianity and explores the intersections between music, theology, migration, embodiment, and identity.

• 1. Introduction: Salvation, Music, and Embodiment 2. ‘The Way We Practise Our Faith Back Home’: Locating Salvific Performance in the Historical Body 3. ‘If You Play the Talking Drum, They Will Be Happy’: Cultural Accounts of Salvation in Talking Drum Practice 4. ‘Dance Your Sorrow Away’: Anthropological Accounts of Salvation in Congregational Dance 5. ‘You Will Chase Your Enemies’: Ontological Accounts of Salvation in Spiritual Warfare 6. ‘Thank God for What He’s Done’: Vitalistic Accounts of Salvation in Testimonies and Thanksgiving 7. ‘We Always Sing English’: Social Accounts of Salvation in the Language of Congregational Song Conclusion Index.