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Spirits and Letters: Reading, Writing and Charisma in African Christianity Thomas G. Kirsch
Spirits and Letters: Reading, Writing and Charisma in African Christianity
Thomas G. Kirsch
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.
288 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 1, 2011 |
| ISBN13 | 9780857451422 |
| Publishers | Berghahn Books |
| Pages | 288 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 228 × 15 mm · 412 g |
| Language | English |
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