The Fourth Pentecostal Wave in South Africa: A Critical Engagement (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)

Synopsis

This book critically examines contemporary Pentecostalism in South Africa and its influence on some of the countries that surround it. Pentecostalism plays a significant role in the religious life of this region and so evaluating its impact is key to understanding how religion functions in Twenty-First Century Africa. Beginning with an overview of the roots of Pentecostalism in Southern Africa, the book moves on to identify a current "fourth" wave of this form of Christianity. It sets out the factors that have given rise to this movement and then offers the first academic evaluation of its theology and practice. Positive aspects as well as extreme or negative practices are all identified in order to give a balanced and nuanced assessment of this religious group and allow the reader to gain valuable insight into how it interacts with wider African society. This book is cutting-edge look at an emerging form of one of the fastest-growing religions in the world. It will, therefore, be of great use to scholars working in Pentecostalism, Theology, Religious Studies and African Religion as well as African Studies more generally.

Copyright:

2020

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Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

180 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000769968

Related ISBNs:

9781032084510, 9780429343902, 9780367361150

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

09/18/23

Copyrighted By:

Solomon Kgatle, The right of Solomon Kgatle to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections

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No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government

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