Gender, Social Change and Spiritual Power: Charismatic Christianity in Ghana (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004157897)

Charismatic Christianity is the most recent and fastest growing expression of Pentecostal religion in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana's capital, Accra, the charismatic churches dominate the religious scene. This book focuses on the gender discourses of Ghana's new churches, and considers charismatic perspectives on womanhood, manhood, marriage and family life. Offering a fresh perspective on the organisational structures of the charismatic churches, this study looks at the leadership roles of female pastors and pastors' wives, and draws attention to the links between female leaders and spiritual power. By highlighting the importance of spiritual power in interpreting gendered social change, the book sheds new light on the socio-cultural role of Ghana's new churches.

Author: Jane E. Soothill
ISBN-10: 9004157891
ISBN-13: 9789004157897
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 03/09/2007
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.92h x 6.62w x 0.86d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2007 pg. 30
Books & Culture 03/01/2008 pg. 36