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2 produkter
2 produkter
Pentecostalism in the Postcolony
Dialectics, Dynamics, and Transformations in Africa
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
2 258 kr
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This volume explores Pentecostalism's multifaceted nature in Africa, examining its dialectical engagements, dynamic expressions, and transformative potential across the continent's spiritual, social, and political landscapes in postcolonial contexts.The book brings together a range of scholarly voices to offer comprehensive and critical engagement with Pentecostalism in Africa, spanning Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ghana. A central thread is the concept of dialectics, as the authors move beyond simplistic narratives to embrace the inherent tensions and contradictions that define African Pentecostalism. It is a faith of both continuity and radical rupture, one that simultaneously draws from the wellsprings of missionary Christianity while reconfiguring it through distinctly African cultural and spiritual lenses. The volume recognises that the movement cannot be understood apart from the historical legacies of colonialism and the contemporary challenges facing African nations. The chapters explore how Pentecostal churches and believers are grappling with pressing issues such as poverty, gender inequality, democratic governance, and health crises, often emerging as a theology of hope and empowerment that offers new forms of agency and social positioning to its adherents. Grounded in African studies and employing diverse methodological approaches, the book offers in-depth ethnographic case studies, theological analysis, and postcolonial critique.It is a timely and valuable contribution to the study of Pentecostalism and its enduring global impact.
Del 48 - Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies
Worship, Ritual, and Pentecostal Spirituality-as-Theology
A Rhythm that Connects our Hearts with God
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
1 006 kr
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Vibrant worship music is part of the Charismatic liturgy all around the world, and has become in many ways the hallmark of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity. Despite its centrality, scholarly interest in the theological and ritual significance of worship for pentecostal spirituality has been sparse, not least in Africa.Combining rich theoretical and theological insight with an in-depth case study of worship practices in Nairobi, Kenya, this interdisciplinary study offers a significant contribution to knowledge and is bound to influence scholarly discussions for years to come. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Pentecostal worship, ritual, and spirituality.