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Commercialisation of Religion in South Africa : A Pentecostal Approach
| Commercialisation of Religion in South Africa : A Pentecostal Approach |
| Autore | Kgatle Mookgo Solomon |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (292 pages) |
| Disciplina | 200.968 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
ThinaneJonas Sello
KaundaChammah J |
| ISBN | 3-031-41837-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Background to the Study -- Commercialisation of Religion in South Africa -- A Pentecostal Approach -- Approaches to the Study -- Biblical Perspectives on the Commercialisation of Religion -- Prosperity Gospel and Commercialisation of Religion -- Economics of Commercialisation -- Theology of Commercialisation -- Regulation of Religion -- Chapter Outline -- References -- Part I: The Use of Biblical Texts in Perpetuating the Commercialisation of Religion -- Chapter 2: The Strategies of Commercialisation: Texts and Prophecies with Special Reference to 1 Sam 9:6-13 -- Introduction and Definition -- Historical Reflections on Commercialisation of Religion -- Strategies in Commercialisation of Religion -- A Piece of Silver for the Man of God to Tell Us the Way to Go (1 Sam 9:6-13)! -- A Piece of Silver for the Man of God in Today's NPM -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: God or Mammon? The Theological Problem of Obsession with Money in African Neo-Pentecostal Prophetism -- Introduction -- Commercialisation of Religion and the Sacralisation of Material Reality -- A Christian Religiosity Preoccupied with Wealth Accumulation -- The Emergence of Prophets as 'Investment Portfolios' -- The Elevation of Money to a God in the Commercialisation of Religion -- The Fear of God as Panacea Against the Commercialisation of Religion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: "The Love of Money Is 'NOT' the Root of all Kinds of Evil": A Critical Discourse and Thematic Analysis of Materialism in some Neo-Pentecostal Churches -- Introduction -- Commercialisation -- Description of the Neo-Pentecostal Churches -- Rhema Bible Church -- Rivers of Living Waters (RLW) Ministries -- Methodology -- Daily Commercialisation -- The Gospel of Manipulation -- Materialism Exposed -- Conclusion -- References.
Part II: Prosperity Gospel and the Commercialisation of Religion -- Chapter 5: The Gospel and Money: A Neo-Pentecostal Re-reading of Luke-Acts -- Introduction -- The Interdependence of Religion on Money -- Money and Possessions in Luke-Acts -- Theories of Ownership and Money -- Giving in Neo-Pentecostal Christianity -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Miracle Prosperity and Business Practices of Africa's Prosperity Teachers -- Introduction -- Miracle Prosperity Theology -- Development of the New Apostolic Reformation -- Case Studies -- Authoritarian Leaders -- Capitalist Business -- Individualistic Family Practices -- Addressing the Challenge -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Representing Prosperity Gospel in South African News Media: A Discursive Reading -- Introduction -- Representation, Discourse, and Ideology in the News Media -- Prosperity Gospel: American Dream Turned African? -- Early Representations of Prosperity Gospel in South African News Media: 2003-2011 -- Recent Representations of Prosperity Gospel in South Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III: The Economic Challenges and the Commercialisation of Religion -- Chapter 8: Gospel on Sale -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- Relevance of the Study -- The Prosperity Message Within Global Spaces -- The Prosperity Message Within African Neo-Pentecostalism -- The Original Intent of the Prosperity Message -- The Advent of Neo-Pentecostalism in South Africa -- The Lavish Lifestyles of Neo-Pentecostal Pastors -- The Commercialisation of Religion -- The Selling of Sacred Products -- African Worldview on Prosperity -- Distortion of the Gospel -- African Religion and Sacred Products -- Challenging the Narrative -- Conclusion -- References. Chapter 9: Socio-Economic Conditions: The Rationale Behind the Financial Abuses in Neo-Pentecostal Churches in the South African Context -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Psychology of Poverty -- The Role of the State in Helping the Poor -- The Role of the Church to Help the Poor -- Eli's Sons -- The New Testament Examples -- The Church Should Fight Corruption -- Proper Understanding and Appropriation of Money in the Church Should be Encouraged, as Seen in Jesus' Life and in the Lives of the Disciples -- Leadership Structure -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Clergy Livelihood in Neo-Pentecostalism: A Historical Reconstruction in the Urban and Township Contexts -- Introduction -- Phases of Commercialisation of Religion between 1980 and 2023 in South Africa -- The First Phase (1980-1994) -- Neo-Pentecostalism -- Prosperity Gospel -- Clergy Livelihood -- The Second Phase (1995-2023) -- The Commercialisation of Religion -- TV, Facebook and Radio as Enablers of Commercialisation of Religion -- Churches Led by South Africans -- Churches Led by Foreign Nationals -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Community Empowerment Versus Individual Success among Neo-Pentecostal Pastors in South Africa -- Introduction -- Community Empowerment-A Theoretical Framework -- Community -- Empowerment Theory -- The Importance of Community in an African Worldview -- Community Empowerment within Pentecostalism -- Goka Prayer Camp -- Korean Churches in Los Angeles -- Community Empowerment: An Antidote to Commercialisation of Religion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Theological Reflections and Implications on the Commercialisation of Religion -- Chapter 12: Commercial Praxis of Neo-Pentecostal Churches and the Prosperity Gospel -- Introduction -- Neo-Pentecostalism: The Evolution of Faith -- The Prosperity Gospel in Thohoyandou. The Commercial Praxis of Neo-Pentecostal Churches -- The Impact of the Commercialisation of Neo-Pentecostalism -- Measures to Curb Commercialisation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Imago Dei and Consumership in Neo-Prophetic Pentecostal Churches in South Africa -- Introduction -- The Image of God -- Commercialisation of Religion and the Calling of Humans -- Commercialisation of Religion and Violation of the Image of God -- Commercialisation of Religion as Witnessed in the Conduct of Pastors/prophets in NPCs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Indigenous Belief Systems, Commercialisation, and New Prophetic Movements -- Introduction -- Processes in African Traditional Divination -- The Advent of the Tent Ministry -- African Traditions and Christian Practices Meet -- Discussion -- Initiator of Commercial Transactions -- Giving -- Gifts -- Spiritual Disposition -- Public Opinion -- End Results & -- Expectations -- Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- Part V: The Commercialisation and the Regulation of Religion -- Chapter 15: Prophets Violating South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Regulations: The Case of Enlightened Christian Gathering Church -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- The Case Study -- Current Trends Within Southern African Pentecostalism -- South African Reserve Bank Regulations on Foreign Exchange -- The Rationale Behind Such Practices -- Prosperity Gospel Preachers -- Socioeconomic Situation -- Normative Reflection -- The Position of Scripture -- The Position of the Church -- Community Responsibility -- The Responsibility of Government -- Pragmatic Strategy -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Regulating Inimical Religious Practices: Practical Realities and a Constitutional Conundrum -- Introduction -- The Intersection Between Religion and Law -- Constitutional Framework -- Legalities Against Abuses. Conclusion -- References -- Epilogue -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910768477303321 |
Kgatle Mookgo Solomon
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| Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2023 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Genders, sexualities, and spiritualities in African Pentecostalism : your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit / / edited by Chammah J. Kaunda
| Genders, sexualities, and spiritualities in African Pentecostalism : your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit / / edited by Chammah J. Kaunda |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (426 pages) |
| Disciplina |
276.083
200 |
| Collana | Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Gender identity - Religious aspects - Christianity
Pentecostalism - Africa Sex - Religious aspects - Christianity |
| ISBN | 3-030-42396-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1: Introduction: African Pentecostalism, Genders, Sexualities and Spirituality -- Chapter 2: Problematising the use of the Bible in the human sexuality and Pentecostal spirituality debate -- Chapter 3: Moving forward in Reverse Gear? Sexuality, Dress and Public Spaces in Harare -- Chapter 4: Publicising the ‘Private’: New Pentecostal Movements in Zimbabwe and the Discourses on Sexuality -- Chapter 5: “A new man in Christ?”: Pentecostalism and the construction of masculinities -- Chapter 6: Interaction between Societal Constructions on Women Fertility and African Pentecostalism: A Seedbed for Gender-Based Violence in Swaziland -- Chapter 7. Zambian Pentecostalism, Gender Based Violence and Human Rights of Victims -- Chapter 8: ‘Clean the Nation Spiritually’: The Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs (MNGRA) and National Sexual Moral Order in Zambia -- Chapter 9: Afro-Pentecostalism and Marital Challenges: A Kenyan Perspective -- Chapter 10: The Ideal Does Not Exist on Earth: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in African Pentecostalism -- Chapter 11: Initiation Rites and Sex Education: A Ghanaian Pentecostal Perspective -- Chapter 12: An Appraisal of Pentecostal Children’s Understanding of Sex and Sexuality -- Chapter 13: “Need but Not Numbers”: Challenges Enshrined in Pentecostal Discourses of Singlehood in Zimbabwe: An African Womanist Perspective -- Chapter 14: Sexuality, Marriage and Singleness among Pentecostal Indian Women in South Africa -- Chapter 15:‘Virtual People’ and Matches Made in Heaven: The Pitch of Born-Again Dating Platforms and Pentecostal Attitude towards Online Dating -- Chapter 16: Continuity and Discontinuity of Haya Traditions on Charismatic Teaching on Human Sexuality in Tanzania -- Chapter 17: ‘Can a Queer be Born Again?’: The Experiences of the LGBTIQ+ Pentecostals at Grace Bible Church Soweto -- Chapter 18: Is Homosexuality the Eternal Sin? A Critique of Pentecostal Arguments against Same-Sex Relations in Africa -- Chapter 19. ‘Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin’: Homosexuality and Masculinity Politics among Pentecostal-Charismatics – A Case of the Mighty Men’s Conference (MMC) -- Chapter 20: Congolese Pentecostalism, and Gender and Sexual Orientation -- Chapter 21: Performances of Sexualities: Exploring Discourses of Heteronormativity and Prejudice in Pentecostal Spaces -- Chapter 22: Infidelity among Afro-Pentecostal leadership: The Kenyan case. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910409986403321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2020 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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