Nigerian Pentecostalism and Development: Spirit, Power, and Transformation

by Richard Burgess

Book Overview

This book examines the contributions, both intentional and unintentional, of Nigerian Pentecostal churches and NGOs to development, studying their development practices broadly in relation to the intersecting spheres of politics, economics, health, education, human rights, and peacebuilding. In sub-Saharan Africa, Pentecostalism is fast becoming the dominant expression of Christianity, but while the growth and civic engagement of these churches...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032237309
• ISBN13: 9781032237305
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"