Transition from the Opium of Religion to Religion as Opioids: Abuse of Religious Teachings in the New Prophetic Churches in South Africa [PDF]
Journal for the Study of Religion, 2023 The New Prophetic Churches is a religion in the mix, demonstrated by their points of contact with classical Pentecostalism, the prosperity gospel, African independent churches, and African traditional religion.
Mookgo S. Kgatle, Jonas S. Thinane
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On the Potential and Problems of Pentecostal Exchange [PDF]
, 2013 In this article, I draw on ethnography from the Zambian Copperbelt to examine the social productivity of the Pentecostal prosperity gospel, a Christian movement centered on the idea that it is God's will for believers to be wealthy.
Haynes, Naomi, Naomi Haynes
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A historical survey of the African Neo-Pentecostals’ response to digital transformation
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2023 The ongoing digital transformation (DT) in our world has not only brought change to secular systems but also to how things are done in the mission and ministry of the Christian faith. Although before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some
Daniel O. Orogun, Jerry Pillay
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Hermeneutical practices amongst African Neo- Pentecostal churches in Southern Africa : a critical review [PDF]
, 2022 MTh (Dogmatics), North-West University, Potchefstroom CampusAfrican Pentecostalism is a diverse movement, that has become popular within African Christianity.
Moses, Stezron Brandon-Lee
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The material dimension of religion: a case study of selected Neo-Pentecostal churches in Woodstock, Cape Town [PDF]
, 2013 Magister Artium - MAThe aim of the study was to establish why the sudden emergence of numerous storefront Neo-Pentecostal churches, in the suburb of Woodstock, Cape Town, were found to be attracting large numbers of members while mainstream churches were
Potgieter, Andre
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The Resurgence of the African Traditional Shrines in a Neo-Pentecostal/Charismatic Religious Milieu in Ghana [PDF]
E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies, 2019 The African shrines have been sources of life and supports for the Africans before the emergence of Christianity. When Christianity emerged, it sought to provide alternative source of life and support as against the African shrines, leading to many ...
Francis Normanyo
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Pentecostal Churches and Capitalism in a South African Township: Towards a Communism of the Market?
Journal for the Study of Religion, 2021 With reference to two Pentecostal churches in the Kayamandi suburb of Stellenbosch, South Africa, we consider the ways in which capitalism and the Pentecostal spirit interrelate in a contemporary South Africa.
Thibaut Dubarry
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African Journal of Pentecostal StudiesBackground:Â The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) have made many attempts to promote accountability and protect followers from exploitation by religious ...
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Pentecostals and the pulpit: A case study of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2018 In general, early Pentecostals did not use any pulpits in their halls in order to underline their emphasis that each believer is a prophet and priest equipped by the Holy Spirit with gifts for the edification of other members of the assembly.
Marius Nel
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Exodus 20:5 in light of the teaching on retribution in the neo-Pentecostal churches in Nigeria
In die Skriflig / In Luce Verbi, 2023 The idea of God punishing children for the sins of their parents in Exodus 20:5 sounds contrary to divine justice as represented in the Old Testament (OT). However, despite the apparent contradiction, strands of Christianity have continued to hold the view of retribution in Exodus.
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