Christianity, Wealth, and Spiritual Power in Ghana
This book centers around mid-level charismatic pastors in Ghana. Karen Lauterbach analyzes pastorship as a pathway to becoming small “big men” and achieving status, wealth, and power in the country. The volume investigates both the social processes of becoming a pastor and the spiritual dimensions o...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2017. |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33494-3 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. A History of Wealth, Power, and Religion in Asante
- 3. Wealth and Worth – The Idea of a Truthful Pastor
- 4. The Craft of Pastorship
- 5. Performing Spiritual Power and Knowledge
- 6. The Politics of Becoming a Small ‘Big Man’
- 7. Conclusion. .