Pentecostalism and Politics in Africa

"Pentecostalism and Politics in Africa" is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the complex connections between the Pentecostal movement and the political landscape of Africa. In recent decades, the center of Christianity has increasingly shifted to Africa, and the Pentecostal faith has established itself as a particularly dynamic force on the continent. The contributions in this book illuminate the roots of the extraordinary growth of the Pentecostal movement and its influence on key social and political issues such as citizenship, party politics, development challenges, and identity. At the same time, it examines how the political conditions in Africa affect the Pentecostal movement. This collection offers a broad insight into a central dimension of postcolonial life in Africa and opens new perspectives for future research.