African Pentecostalism The Bible And Cultural Resilience

Author : Biri, Kudzai
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863097134

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African Pentecostalism, the Bible, and Cultural Resilience by Biri, Kudzai Pdf

"This volume, based on a PhD thesis submitted to the University of Zimbabwe, investigates the resilience of Shona religion and culture among ZAOGA Pentecostal Christians. Whereas the Pentecostal ideology suggests that 'old things' have passed away, it appears that 'old things' continue to have high significance for the 'new'. The book demonstrates how belief in avenging spirits, witches and witchcraft, value of words spoken prior to death, the role, status and significance of women, belief in unnatural events, liturgy and salvation have remained relevant to the lives of ZAOGA Shona converts. The patterns of continuity, discontinuity, extension, collaboration, contradiction, re-interpretation and rejection between Shona traditional religion and culture and ZAOGA are explored, challenging the framing of African Pentecostalism as a mere imitation and parroting of US theology. The conclusion is that while ZAOGA self-consciously presents itself as a sophisticated, trans-national and progressive Pentecostal movement, members continue to wrestle with Shona indigenous beliefs and practices. An African womanist framework is adapted to challenge ZAOGA to promote the well-being of women." --

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666953671

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African Pentecostal Theology by Mookgo Solomon Kgatle Pdf

African Pentecostal Theology: Modality, Disciplinarity, and Decoloniality explores research methodology, theological disciplines, and contextualization as important aspects in the process of studying Pentecostal theology in an African context. Mookgo Solomon Kgatle outlines different data collection and data analysis methods, including the skills of interpreting and presenting research findings in a responsible manner. This book illustrates that Pentecostal theology, given its pneumatological approach, goes beyond conventional theological disciplines in transdisciplinary research. The development of knowledge in African Pentecostal Theology should recognize African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIKS), African oral and traditional cultures, and African indigenous languages to be relevant to Africans. Pentecostal theologians from different theological disciplines in Africa and globally will find this book a worthwhile read.

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783031491597

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Prophecy and Politics in South African Pentecostalism by Mookgo Solomon Kgatle Pdf

This book is an interdisciplinary study of the relationship between prophecy and politics in South African Pentecostalism. The role and the power of prophecy in enhancing the presence of politicians in the church square are unpacked through historical examples, as well as case studies of contemporary prophets. Solomon Kgatle argues that the influence of prophecy in politics has the potential to weaken the prophetic voice of the church in general and the Pentecostal movement in particular. He proposes a Pentecostal political theology of prophecy. This theology is developed by taking into cognizance the theoretical and theological frameworks of prophetic imagination and pneumatological imagination. In addition, this theology seeks a balance between prophecy and power and prophecy and sovereignty.

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783030697242

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Pentecostalism and Cultism in South Africa by Mookgo Solomon Kgatle Pdf

Pentecostalism is a growing movement in world Christianity. However, the growth of Pentecostalism in South Africa has faced some challenges, including the abuse of religion by some prophets. This book first names these prophets and the churches they lead in South Africa, and then makes use of literary and media analysis to analyse the religious practices by the prophets in relation to cultism. Additionally, the book analyses the “celebrity cult” and how it helps promote the prophets in South Africa. The purpose of this book is threefold: First, to draw parallels between the abuse of religion and cultism. Second, to illustrate that it is cultic tendencies, including the celebrity cult, that has given rise to many prophets in South Africa. Last, to showcase that the challenge for many of these prophets is that the Pentecostal tradition is actually anti-cultism, and thus there is a need for them to rethink their cultic tendencies in order for them to be truly relevant in a South African context.

Author : Berman, Sidney K.,Leshota, Paul L.,Dunbar, Ericka S.,Dube, Musa W.
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863097875

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Mother Earth, Mother Africa and Biblical Studies by Berman, Sidney K.,Leshota, Paul L.,Dunbar, Ericka S.,Dube, Musa W. Pdf

Author : Molly Manyonganise,Ezra Chitando,Sophia Chirongoma
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031247361

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Women, Religion and Leadership in Zimbabwe, Volume 2 by Molly Manyonganise,Ezra Chitando,Sophia Chirongoma Pdf

Zimbabwe has invested in women’s emancipation and leadership while articulating a strong Pan-Africanist ideology, providing a valuable entry point into understanding the dynamics relating to women’s leadership in Africa. It is also characterised by radical religious pluralism, thereby facilitating an appreciation of the impact of religion on women’s leadership in Africa more generally. This volume reflects on the role of Zimbabwean women in religio-cultural leadership, with a specific focus on roles within religious organizations. It begins by examining Zimbabwean church women’s leadership roles in long established faith communities. The chapters then hone in on the emergence of churches or ministries founded by women in Zimbabwe, starting from the pre-colonial era and advancing through the last forty years of independence. Hence, the book offers a comprehensive assessment of the challenges and opportunities women in leadership face in religious institutions in the country, before exploring the impact of the pandemic on the ability of women to lead. It will make a major contribution to the advancement of scholarship of gender and leadership in emerging markets.

Author : Kügler, Joachim,Gies, Kathrin
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863099305

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The Bible, Quran, and COVID-19 Vaccines by Kügler, Joachim,Gies, Kathrin Pdf

Author : Wanjiru M. Gitau,Mark A. Lamport
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666726602

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Globalizing Linkages by Wanjiru M. Gitau,Mark A. Lamport Pdf

One of the important contemporary but unexplored themes for Christianity in Africa today is its ongoing connections to a broader Christian and non-Christian world. This is quite apart from the idea of mission connections or reverse mission from Africa to elsewhere, or any mission-themed global connection. In much existing scholarship, Africa seems to only have recently been drawn into the orbit of global relations, but there is a long-standing relationship with the wider world, people linking from different regions at different times for varied reasons. This volume explores the theme of two thousand years of connections--and how the global sensibility has shaped Christianity on the continent for two thousand years.

Author : Biri, Kudzai
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863097707

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“The wounded Beast?” by Biri, Kudzai Pdf

"This volume captures the experiences of single women in Zimbabwe. It brings out the indigenous cultural socialisations that negatively impact on them. The vibrancy of Pentecostalism did not save them from stigma and negative perceptions but rather fuels their challenges and misery. The over-glorification of marriage over and above singlehood and in extreme cases denunciation of singlehood, has implications for single women, especially for those who have divorced. The attitudes and perceptions towards single women in the families, society and Church are largely adversarial and do not attach dignity and value, in a nation where marriage and motherhood remain important and cherished statuses. Therefore, the author adopts a multi-dimensional approach in analysing and critiquing the pitfalls of Shona indigenous cultures, limitations of Pentecostal gender ideology and proffers avenues that can create safe spaces for single women." --

Author : Ndekha, Louis
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783863099510

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Identity and Socio-Economic Relations in Luke’s Gospel by Ndekha, Louis Pdf

Author : Joachim Kügler,Rosinah Gabaitse,Johanna Stiebert
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863096540

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The Bible and Gender Troubles in Africa by Joachim Kügler,Rosinah Gabaitse,Johanna Stiebert Pdf

Publisher's description: Quickly changing concepts on gender roles are a pivotal issue in after-colonial African societies. Many women (and men) are calling for a radical change as they feel traditional gender concepts as being oppressive, inhuman and un-Christian. Gender equality, gender fairness is on their agenda. On the other hand, for many men (and women) these societal changes are painful "gender troubles" and seem to be dangerous for gender-based identity, threatening traditional African values. Volume 22 of the BiAS series deals with this central topic by asking what gender troubles have to do with the Bible. Are biblical texts an obstacle for women's liberation? Is the Bible a divine guaranty for male supremacy or rather an advocate for gender equality? What are "redemptive masculinities" and how do they relate to a new, truly Christian understanding of the role of women in church, society and state? - Scholars from different disciplines and several countries are dealing with these urgent questions to help scholars, students, pastors, politicians and members of Christian churches to find a way to more gender fairness and "gender joy."

Author : Ezra Chitando,Masiiwa Ragies Gunda ,Lovemore Togarasei
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863097356

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Religion and Development in Africa by Ezra Chitando,Masiiwa Ragies Gunda ,Lovemore Togarasei Pdf

"What is development? Who defines that one community/ country is "developed", while another community/ country is "under-developed"? What is the relationship between religion and development? Does religion contribute to development or underdevelopment in Africa? These and related questions elicit quite charged reactions in African studies, development studies, political science and related fields. Africa's own history, including the memory of marginalisation, slavery and exploitation by global powers ensures that virtually every discussion on development is characterised by a lot of emotions and conflicting views. In this volume scholars from various African countries and many different religions and denominations contribute to this debate."--

Author : Gusha, Ishanesu Sextus
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863098681

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Paul’s Ethics of Reconciliation in Dialogue with Ndebele and Shona Ethnic Cohesion by Gusha, Ishanesu Sextus Pdf

Author : Labeodan, Helen A.,Amenga-Etego, Rosemary,Stiebert, Johanna,Aidoo, Mark S.
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783863098278

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COVID-19 by Labeodan, Helen A.,Amenga-Etego, Rosemary,Stiebert, Johanna,Aidoo, Mark S. Pdf

"COVID-19 has, like other crises, thrown into relief social injustices and gendered inequalities. BiAS 31/ ERA 8 offers theological responses to and reflections on the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic. All are by African scholars and authors; some are academic, some experiential, and others creative or impressionistic in tone. Reflecting the ethos and commitment of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians ("The Circle") to nurture and promote the publications by and about African women and men committed to social justice and positive change, this issue contains the writings of some established but, predominantly, of emerging theologians. For some contributors, this is their first publication in an international series."

Author : Maseno, Loreen ,Mombo, Esther,Muke, Nagaju ,Kahindo, Veronica
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783863099763

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Queen of Sheba by Maseno, Loreen ,Mombo, Esther,Muke, Nagaju ,Kahindo, Veronica Pdf