Pentecostal Theology in Africa

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Pentecostal Theology in Africa is a collection of essays that explore the theology of African Pentecostalism from various vantage points. The theological focus of the volume is timely as African Pentecostalism, though well researched, is rarely given a thorough theological elucidation. The book does not approach the issue of African Pentecostalism in a systematic fashion but aims at explicating the theological implications of African Pentecostal practices and beliefs. The book is divided into two sections: the first deals with theological issues and the second with the more practical ramifications. This volume is by no means the last word on this issue but hopes to make a contribution towards opening up more theological discourse in the study of African Pentecostalism over against the historical, empirical, and anthropological. ** Review This is a distinctive book for people who are intellectually curious about African pentecostal theology. It provides thick descriptions of the major themes, motifs, moral visions, and trends of African pentecostal Christianity. --Nimi Wariboko, Katherine B. Stuart Professor of Christian Ethics, Andover Newton Theological School The Christian community is witnessing a tremendous growth of Christianity in Africa, a continent which was once a mission field. This book is an attempt to throw more light on African Pentecostalism, which is the climax of the Christian growth in Africa. It is a very good tool for scholars who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of African Pentecostalism. --Opoku Onyinah, Chairman, the Church of Pentecost "The spread of Pentecostalism has become a global phenomenon. Despite some similarities in the pentecostal Christian community, there are peculiar theologies from one continent to another. This book informs readers about some key theological topics, the mode of formulating theologies, and the undercurrent forces that influence the formulation and articulation of pentecostal theology in Africa. The book is a door to Pentecostalism in Africa and a step to understanding African Christianity. --Thomas A. Oduro, President, Good News Theological College and Seminary, Accra, Ghana About the Author Clifton R. Clarke is an Associate Professor of Global Missions and World Christianity at Regent University School of Divinity. He is the author of African Christology: Jesus in Post Missionary African Christianity (2010).