Women of Fire and Spirit: History, Faith, and Gender in Roho Religion in Western Kenya

by Cynthia Hoehler-Fatton

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The African Christian Roho religion, or Holy Spirit movement, is a charismatic and prophetic movement that arose in the Luo region of western Kenya. This movement has fascinated students of history and religion for more than sixty years, but surprisingly has not been extensively studied. This book fills that lacuna.

In Women of Fire and Spirit, Cynthia Hoehler-Fatton uses the extensive oral histories and life narratives of active participants...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0195097912

ISBN13:9780195097917

Release Date:April 1996

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Africa Christian Books & Bibles Christian Living Kenya Medieval Thought Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences Sociology Women's Studies

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