Spirits and letters: reading, writing and charisma in african christianity
Auteur :
Kirsch, Thomas G.
Éditeur :
Berghahn Books
ISBN :
9780857451422
Date de publication :
1 mars 2011
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
390 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book challenges prevailing scholarly notions of the relationship between charisma and institution by analysing reading and writing practices in contemporary Christianity. Taking up the continuing anthropological interest in Pentecostal-charismatic Christianity, and representing the first book-length treatment of literacy practices in Africa.