The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches
Oosthuizen
(Author)
Description
The book deals with the healing ministry, especially that of the prophet, in the AIC. This office which is to be found in many of these churches as a substitute for the important office of the diviner in the traditional society. Sickness is not merely physical and mental but cultural, socio-political and economic, and is approached holistically.Product Details
Price
$207.00
Publisher
Brill
Publish Date
August 01, 1992
Pages
232
Dimensions
6.44 X 9.8 X 0.81 inches | 1.23 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9789004094680
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About the Author
Gerhardus C. Oosthuizen is Emeritus Professor of Religion, University of Durban-Westville and Director of the Research Unit for New Religious Movements and Independent Churches (NERMIC) under the University of Zululand, and has studied and taught at universities in South Africa, the United States, Holland and Germany. He is the author, co-author or editor of more than 30 books.
