DOCTRINE OR EXPERIENCE? A THEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF PERSISTENT HAND-CLAPPING IN CONTEMPORARY GHANAIAN CHRISTIAN PRAYER
The phenomenon of hand-clapping at prayer meetings seems to have become so common across denominational groupings and congregations in contemporary times. Much as gestures are known and acceptable as a means of communication, this practice seems to have assumed a twist which suggests that it is a th...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2018
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Ghana journal of religion and theology
Année: 2018, Volume: 8, Numéro: 1, Pages: 49-66 |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
African Christianity
B Clapping hands B Ghana B Prayer |
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| Résumé: | The phenomenon of hand-clapping at prayer meetings seems to have become so common across denominational groupings and congregations in contemporary times. Much as gestures are known and acceptable as a means of communication, this practice seems to have assumed a twist which suggests that it is a theologically appropriate gesture that has a catalytic power to ensure that expected results are obtained. The phrase; "sɛ mebɔ mensam bɔ mpae a …" literally "if I pray clapping my hands …" is suggestive of this notion. The research therefore employed a mixed design in ascertaining the extent and the basis and reasons people assign to the practice of hand-clapping serving as a catalyst to receiving prompt responses to prayer. The paper concludes that the contemporary practice seems to lack theological credence as a biblical practice. It can, therefore, be best described as an experiential practice and not a normative biblical practice. |
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| Contient: | Enthalten in: Ghana journal of religion and theology
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