Eschatology and the Post-modern Pentecostal Church in Kenya

Purpose: This paper contends that even though the doctrine of eschatology is one of the core teachings of the Christian doctrine, the reality is that it has not always received due attention in the postmodern church. The relegation of this important doctrine to the background of church activity has...

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Main Author: Mbithi, Stephen (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: AJPO 2021
In: European journal of philosophy, culture and religion
Year: 2021, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-9
Further subjects:B Theology
B Church
B CITAM
B Appraisal
B : Eschatology
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