Pentecostal Conceptions of Warfare Prayer among the Yoruba in Southwestern Nigeria

Warfare prayer is a common ritual practice among Yoruba Pentecostal adherents in southwestern Nigeria. It entails visualization of a supposed enemy or battle and the utilization of warfare prayers, songs, and Bible verses to supposedly neutralize opposing forces. In fact, scholars have established t...

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Authors: Oyelade, Olufikayo Kunle (Author) ; Omobowale, Ayokunle Olumuyiwa 1974- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2023
In: Journal of religion in Africa
Year: 2023, Volume: 53, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-20
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nigeria (Südwest) / Pentecostal churches / Yoruba / Spiritual warfare / Prayer
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDG Free church
Further subjects:B Pentecostal adherents
B Pentecostalism
B warfare prayer
B southwestern Nigeria
B Yoruba
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