Many Tongues, Many Economic Practices

Socio-Economic Opportunities and Challenges for African Pentecostal Christianity

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ID3266063
AuthorsA Yong (0000-0003-0464-4615, Fuller Theological Seminary, corresponding author), Johannes Knoetze (0000-0002-2342-2527, University of Pretoria, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume15
Issue7
Pages832
Publication date2024-07-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel15070832
OpenAlexW4400492093
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited35

This article focuses on Pentecostalism and its real and possible contributions to socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. First, we provide an overall historical and theological introduction to Pentecostalism in sub-Saharan Africa, especially as these relate to socio-economic wellbeing. The heart of our research is a review of the literature on African Pentecostalism focused on economic development. We conclude with an exploration of the challenges and opportunities the movement faces in contributing to development across the continent. The question we seek to pursue is as follows: what theological and missiological resources might pentecostal-charismatic communities contribute to improve the socio-economic circumstances of the people of sub-Saharan Africa

Charisma · Christianity · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental ethics · Geography · Political science · Sociology · African cultural and philosophical studies · Law · Philosophy · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Religion, Society, and Development

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