Intersecting beliefs: witchcraft, curses, and Christian responses in Yoruba Pentecostalism
This article investigates the intricate relationship between witchcraft, curses, and Christian responses in Yoruba Pentecostalism, drawing on case studies, including TB Joshua’s Ministry, to illuminate the complex interplay between traditional beliefs and contemporary religious practices. It delves...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
Practical theology
Year: 2025, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 71-83 |
| RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion AZ New religious movements BS Traditional African religions CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations CH Christianity and Society KBN Sub-Saharan Africa KDG Free church |
| Further subjects: | B
Witchcraft
B theological perspectives B Yoruba Pentecostalism B leadership responsibility B Christian responses B Curses |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Summary: | This article investigates the intricate relationship between witchcraft, curses, and Christian responses in Yoruba Pentecostalism, drawing on case studies, including TB Joshua’s Ministry, to illuminate the complex interplay between traditional beliefs and contemporary religious practices. It delves into how conventional beliefs in witchcraft and curses intersect with Christian doctrines and practices within Yoruba Pentecostal communities. The discussion covers the historical and cultural roots of witchcraft beliefs in Nigeria, the theological and sociological viewpoints within Pentecostalism, and contemporary Christian reactions to these ancient beliefs. This study illuminates the complexities of belief systems by analysing case studies and applying a symbolic interactionist framework. |
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| ISSN: | 1756-0748 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Practical theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/1756073X.2024.2403200 |
