Greening Faith and Herbology in Pentecostalism in Zimbabwe
Abstract The role of religion in ecological discourse has gained ground in the quest to improve people’s lives in society. Herbal medicine is known to treat complex diseases. However, there are complexities in protecting the environment since herbal medicine entails having an in-depth understanding...
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Journal of religion in Africa
Year: 2019, Volume: 49, Issue: 1, Pages: 59-72 |
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Herbs
B Apostolic Faith Mission B Pentecostalism B Healing B greening faith |
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