Many Tongues, Many Economic Practices: Socio-Economic Opportunities and Challenges for African Pentecostal Christianity

This article focuses on Pentecostalism and its real and possible contributions to socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. First, we provide an overall historical and theological introduction to Pentecostalism in sub-Saharan Africa, especially as these relate to socio-economic wellbeing. Th...

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Auteur principal: Yong, Amos 1965- (Auteur)
Collaborateurs: Knoetze, Hannes
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: 2024
Dans: Religions
Année: 2024, Volume: 15, Numéro: 7
Sujets non-standardisés:B African Pentecostalism
B African charismatic renewal
B African Independent Churches
B socio-economic development
B Nimi Wariboko
B Prosperity Theology
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Résumé:This article focuses on Pentecostalism and its real and possible contributions to socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. First, we provide an overall historical and theological introduction to Pentecostalism in sub-Saharan Africa, especially as these relate to socio-economic wellbeing. The heart of our research is a review of the literature on African Pentecostalism focused on economic development. We conclude with an exploration of the challenges and opportunities the movement faces in contributing to development across the continent. The question we seek to pursue is as follows: what theological and missiological resources might pentecostal–charismatic communities contribute to improve the socio-economic circumstances of the people of sub-Saharan Africa?
ISSN:2077-1444
Contient:Enthalten in: Religions
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.3390/rel15070832