| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 280 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Studies of religion in Africa,
0169-9814 ;
v. 27
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Studies on religion in Africa ; 27.
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| Note |
Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Birmingham, 2000. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-274) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter One Pentecostalism in Context; Chapter Two Prophetism and Renewal; Chapter Three Demystification of Prophetism; Chapter Four Democratisation of Charisma; Chapter Five Salvation as Transformation and Empowerment; Chapter Six Salvation as Healing and Deliverance; Chapter Seven Salvation as Prosperity; Chapter Eight African Charismatic Spirituality; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
This book provides significant insights into current historical and theological developments affecting independent indigenous Pentecostalism in Ghana. The information used originates from a specific African context, but serves as a window for understanding modern African Christianity. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Pentecostals -- Ghana -- History.
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Pentecostals. |
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Ghana. |
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History. |
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Ghana -- Church history.
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Church history. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Church history.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Asamoah-Gyadu, J. Kwabena (Johnson Kwabena). African charismatics. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005 (DLC) 2004053465 |
| ISBN |
9781429427364 (electronic book) |
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1429427361 (electronic book) |
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9789004140899 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9004140891 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9781433705915 (electronic book) |
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1433705915 (electronic book) |
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9004140891 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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