Pentecostalism And Cultism In South Africa

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
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Release : 2021
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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. Mookgo Solomon Kgatle is Associate Professor at the University of South Africa. He is a National Research Foundation (NRF) Y Rated researcher (2019-2024) in the area of African Pentecostalism, and is visiting scholar at the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies-University of Birmingham (2020-2022).

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,8 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 : Mookgo S. Kgatle,Allan H. Anderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000287158

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The Use and Abuse of the Spirit in Pentecostalism by Mookgo S. Kgatle,Allan H. Anderson Pdf

This book is a pneumatological reflection on the use and abuse of the Spirit in light of the abuse of religion within South African Pentecostalism. Both emerging and well-established scholars of South African Pentecostalism are brought together to reflect on pneumatology from various approaches, which includes among others: historical, biblical, migration, commercialisation of religion, discernment of spirits and human flourishing. From a broader understanding of the function of the Holy Spirit in different streams of Pentecostalism, the argument is that this function has changed with the emergence of the new Prophetic churches in South Africa. This is a fascinating insight into one of the major emerging worldwide religious movements. As such, it will be of great interest to academics in Pentecostal Studies, Christian Studies, Theology, and Religious Studies as well as African Studies and the Sociology of Religion.

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,9 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,Jonas Sello Thinane,Chammah J. Kaunda
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783031418372

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Commercialisation of Religion in South Africa by Mookgo Solomon Kgatle,Jonas Sello Thinane,Chammah J. Kaunda Pdf

Aspects of the 2017 Final Report of the South African Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) have drawn strong criticism, particularly from South African scholars, politicians and the public. The criticism is largely regarding the constitutionality of its recommendation, which calls for regulation of the Religion to combat its abuse and commercialization. Scholars have criticized the CRL Rights Commission for hastening its investigation and releasing the final report without having a substantive understanding of what is meant by the commercialization of religion, and consequently the unconstitutional implications of the recommendation, to regulate religion. A close reading of this critique has pointed to the urgent need to assemble a cumulative body of research that examines and advances understanding of what is meant by the commercialization of religion. Accordingly, this book gathers scholarly contributions which offer valuable insights into the basics of what is meant by the commercialization of religion. Contributors examine this phenomenon from the historical roots to the manifestation in the contemporary world, particularly in South Africa.

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle,Marius Nel,Collium Banda
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000451634

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Christological Paradigm Shifts in Prophetic Pentecostalism in South Africa by Mookgo Solomon Kgatle,Marius Nel,Collium Banda Pdf

This book explores recent developments in South African Pentecostalism, focusing on new prophetic churches. The chapters engage with a number of paradigm shifts in Christology, identified as complementing Christ, competing with Christ, removing Christ and replacing Christ. What are the implications of these shifts? Does it mean that believers no longer believe in Christ but in their leaders? Does it shift believers’ faith towards materiality than the person of Christ? This volume will be valuable for scholars of African Christianity and in particular those interested in the neo-prophetic movement and Christology in a South African context.

Author : Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000769968

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The Fourth Pentecostal Wave in South Africa by Solomon Kgatle Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004281875

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Pentecostalism in Africa by Anonim Pdf

Bringing together prominent Africanist scholars from a variety of disciplines, this book offers a comprehensive treatment of the social, cultural and political impact of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity in postcolonial sub Saharan Africa.

Author : Lovemore Togarasei
Publisher : Springer
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319785653

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Aspects of Pentecostal Christianity in Zimbabwe by Lovemore Togarasei Pdf

This edited book offers an engaging portrait into a vital, religious movement inside this southern Africa country. It tells the story of a community of faith that is often overlooked in the region. The authors include leading scholars of religion, theology, and politics from Botswana and Zimbabwe. The insights they present will help readers understand the place of Pentecostal Christianity in this land of many religions. The chapters detail a history of the movement from its inception to the present. Chapters focus on specific Pentecostal churches, general doctrine of the movement, and the movement’s contribution to the country. The writing is deeply informed and features deep historical, theological, and sociological analysis throughout. Readers will also learn about the socio-political and economic relevance of the faith in Zimbabwe as well as the theoretical and methodological implications raised by the Pentecostalisation of society. The volume will serve as a resource book both for teaching and for those doing research on various aspects of the Zimbabwean society past, present, and future. It will be a good resource for those in schools and university and college departments of religious studies, theology, history, politics, sociology, social anthropology, and related studies. Over and above academic and research readers, the book will also be very useful to government policy makers, non-governmental organizations, and civic societies who have the Church as an important stakeholder.

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : Allan Anderson
Publisher : Unisa Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1868881431

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Zion and Pentecost by Allan Anderson Pdf

This publication is a comprehensive cross-disciplinary study of African Pentecostalism in a South African urban environment.

Author : Allan Anderson,Samuel Otwang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Pentecostal churches
ISBN : 0869818341

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Tumelo by Allan Anderson,Samuel Otwang Pdf

This presents a study at grassroots level on African Pentecostal-type churches in South Africa. Quantitative research covers various churches, and includes statistics on church membership. The qualitative research undertaken covers particular church beliefs, concepts of evil, salvation, the Holy Spirit, healing practices, African traditional beliefs, burial practices and sociopolitical attitudes. The book also looks at aspects such as patterns of recruitment and growth, the reasons for leaving 'mission' or other churches; the worship and liturgy of the different types of African Pentecostal churches and the ways in which African Pentecostalism challenges the whole Christian church in its message and mission.

Author : Helga Dickow
Publisher : Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Attitudes
ISBN : 3832970495

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Religion and Attitudes Towards Life in South Africa by Helga Dickow Pdf

Worldwide the Pentecostal Movement is attracting more and more followers. This study examines attitudes of members of the new Pentecostal Churches, of Charismatics and born-again Christians towards society, economics and politics in post-Apartheid South Africa as well as their religiosity, their religious self-perception and their social engagement. It involved conducting interviews with church leaders as well as a country-wide representative survey to enable comparison with members of other churches. An additional survey with the same questionnaire was carried out among members of a prototype, new charismatic church in Soweto. As a result of their experiences in the Apartheid era members of the new Pentecostal Churches tend to be more democratic and more critical of their political leaders than in other countries. Pentecostal Churches often take an active interest in public affairs, assuming social responsibility, and forming a social and economic network for their ambitious members. They could well play an important role in the continuing reconciliation process in South Africa.

Author : Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
Publisher : Religion and Society in Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Pentecostal churches
ISBN : 1433196417

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Pentecostal Theology by Mookgo Solomon Kgatle Pdf

This book highlights the key features of Pentecostal theology in a South African context. In analyzing each feature, it seeks to demonstrate the peculiarity of Pentecostal theology among New Prophetic Churches in South Africa. The book will be useful for both scholars and students as they explore new trends in Global Pentecostalism.

Author : Allan Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016802725

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Bazalwane by Allan Anderson Pdf