The Children of Salvation: Ritual Struggle in a Liberian Aladura Church

(Part of the Studies in Comparative Religion Series)

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Founded in West Nigeria in the early twentieth century, the Aladura Church combines traditional Christian liturgy, a theology of the Spirit, and creative ritual strategies and social practices and has expanded to nearly one million adherents worldwide. Aladura faith practices emphasize the role of the prophet-healer who embodies virtue (spiritual power) and guides the faithful along a journey of ritual struggle toward salvation. Through the study...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1611171024

ISBN13:9781611171020

Release Date:November 2012

Publisher:University of South Carolina Press

Length:246 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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History Religion Religion & Spirituality

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The Children of Salvation: Ritual Struggle in a Liberian Aladura Church

(Part of the Studies in Comparative Religion Series)

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