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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