The Anointing of the Airwaves: Charismatic Televangelism's Impact on the Church and Community in urban India

The Indian Government's open policy on satellite television is attracting a plethora of American-based charismatic television ministries in India. This study, albeit based on preliminary findings from a limited study of church and Hindu community leaders, shows that Charismatic pastors are more...

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Main Author: James, Jonathan D. 1953- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2008]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2008, Volume: 18, Issue: 1
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