African charismatics : current developments within independent indigenous Pentecostalism in Ghana /

African charismatics : current developments within independent indigenous Pentecostalism in Ghana /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Asamoah-Gyadu, J. Kwabena (Johnson Kwabena)
Imprint:	Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005.
Description:	1 online resource (xi, 280 pages)
Language:	English
Series:	Studies of religion in Africa, 0169-9814 ; v. 27 Studies on religion in Africa ; 27.
Subject:	Pentecostals -- Ghana -- History. Pentecostals. Ghana -- Church history. Ghana. Electronic books. Church history. History.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11160897

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ISBN:	9781429427364 1429427361 9789004140899 9004140891 9781433705915 1433705915 9004140891
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Birmingham, 2000. Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-274) and index. Print version record.
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.
Other form:	Print version: Asamoah-Gyadu, J. Kwabena (Johnson Kwabena). African charismatics. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005 Online version: Asamoah-Gyadu, J. Kwabena (Johnson Kwabena). African charismatics. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005

Table of 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.