Worship, Ritual, and Pentecostal Spirituality-as-Theology
A Rhythm that Connects our Hearts with God
Abstract
Vibrant worship music is part of the Charismatic liturgy all around the world, and has become in many ways the hallmark of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity. Despite its centrality, scholarly interest in the theological and ritual significance of worship for pentecostal spirituality has been sparse, not least in Africa. Combining rich theoretical and theological insight with an in-depth case study of worship practices in Nairobi, Kenya, this interdisciplinary study offers a significant contribution to knowledge and is bound to influence scholarly discussions for years to come. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Pentecostal worship, ritual, and spirituality.
Keywords
African Pentecostalism; Charismatic liturgy; Congregational Studies; Embodiment; Kenya; Nairobi; Pentecostal rituals; Pentecostal Studies; Pentecostal worship practices; Practical theology; Praise and Worship; Ritual Studies; Ritualization; Systematic theology; Theologizing; Worship StudiesDOI
10.1163/9789004682436ISBN
9789004682436, 9789004682429, 9789004682436Publisher
BrillPublisher website
https://brill.com/Publication date and place
2024Classification
Pentecostal or Charismatic Churches
Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals
Kenya