Gender, Social Change and Spiritual Power

Gender, Social Change and Spiritual Power
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 9789047419396
ISBN-13 : 9047419391
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Book Synopsis Gender, Social Change and Spiritual Power by : Jane E. Soothill

Download or read book Gender, Social Change and Spiritual Power written by Jane E. Soothill and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-03-31 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charismatic Christianity is the most recent and fastest growing expression of Pentecostal religion in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana's capital, Accra, the charismatic churches dominate the religious scene. This book focuses on the gender discourses of Ghana's new churches, and considers charismatic perspectives on womanhood, manhood, marriage and family life. Offering a fresh perspective on the organisational structures of the charismatic churches, this study looks at the leadership roles of female pastors and pastors' wives, and draws attention to the links between female leaders and spiritual power. By highlighting the importance of spiritual power in interpreting gendered social change, the book sheds new light on the socio-cultural role of Ghana's new churches.


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