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Creativity and change in Nigerian Christianity [[electronic resource] /] / edited by David O. Ogungbile & Akintunde E. Akinade ; [foreword by Jacob K. Olupona]



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Titolo: Creativity and change in Nigerian Christianity [[electronic resource] /] / edited by David O. Ogungbile & Akintunde E. Akinade ; [foreword by Jacob K. Olupona] Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Lagos, : Malthouse Press
Oxford, : Distributed by African Books Collective, 2010
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (394 p.)
Soggetto topico: Christianity - Nigeria
Soggetto geografico: Nigeria Church history
Altri autori: OgungbileDavid O  
AkinadeAkintunde E  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-357) and index.
Nota di contenuto: Musings on the ebb and flow of world Christianity / Akintunde E. Akinade -- Creativity and change in Nigerian Christianity / David O. Ogungbile -- A bizarre exodus typology in Lk. 11, 20 / Ukachukwu Chris Manus -- Daughters of Ethiopia / Ogbu U. Kalu -- Authority in Pentecostalism / Joseph Kenny -- Interrogating the form and the Spirit / Pentecostalism and the Anglican Communion / Anthony O. Nkwoka -- Noise, fire, and flame / Dapo F. Asaju -- Reinhard Boonke's Crusades in Nigeria / Ezekiel Ajanai -- Youths and Pentecostalism / Essien Offiong -- Women and the politics of change / Dorcas O. Akitunde -- Women empowerment and Pentecostal experience / Oyeronke Olademo -- Healer-prophets and dynamics of power / Saibu A. Owoeye -- Privatization and commercialization of the Christian message / A. Olalekan Dairo -- Prosperity gospel and socail morality / Jacob K. Ayantayo -- Forms and functions of interrogation in charismatic Christian pulpit discourse / Rotimi Taiwo -- Musical revolution in contemporary Christianity / Femi Adedeji -- Evolutionary trends in Nigerian Christian drama / Foluke Ogunleye -- The turning tides of religious intolerance in Nigeria / Dogara J. Gwamna -- A history of Christian-Muslim relations in Nigeria / Musa A.B. Gaiya -- Interreligious dialogue in Nigeria / Joseph Kenny -- Faith without borders / David O. Ogungbile -- God@eBay : Nigerian churches in South Africa / Asonzeh Ukah.
Sommario/riassunto: This work provides an overview of Nigerian Christianity. it covers issues such as Pentecostalism, Charismatism, gender dynamics, Muslim-Christian relations, and the arts and performance in Christian traditions as they are transforming contemporary Nigerian society. While focusing on contemporary Christianity, these essays also reflect on Nigeria's history and cultural traditions. Understanding and interpreting the events covered in the essays will enable us to envision the nation's future.
Titolo autorizzato: Creativity and change in Nigerian Christianity  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-283-59349-1
9786613905949
978-8422-91-8
978-8422-89-6
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910807689603321
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