Patterns of consumption and materialism among Zimbabwean Christians: A tale of two indigenous churches
This article critically considers the role of religion in relation to patterns of consumption among members of two indigenous churches in Zimbabwe. Through an examination of their distinct theological orientations toward modernity and the accumulation of wealth, we set out to understand religion and...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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ASRSA
[2015]
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Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 113-137 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Zimbabwe
/ African Apostolic Church of Johane Maranke
/ United Family International Church
/ Materialism
/ Consumer behavior
/ Wealth
/ Religiosity
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RelBib Classification: | CH Christianity and Society KBN Sub-Saharan Africa KDG Free church |
Further subjects: | B
Consumption
B Postcolonial B Commodification B Materialism |
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