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Spirits and Letters

- Reading, Writing and Charisma in African Christianity

About Spirits and Letters

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780857451422
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • February 28, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x228x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 412 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Spirits and Letters

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.

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