The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches

The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9004094687
ISBN-13 : 9789004094680
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Book Synopsis The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches by : Gerhardus Cornelis Oosthuizen

Download or read book The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches written by Gerhardus Cornelis Oosthuizen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1992 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The important role of the diviner in the traditional society has been replaced by the prophet in the AIC; the prophet understands the worldview of his/her people, especially the cultural diseases. In some churches the office of prophet cum diviner is represented by one person


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