Patterns of consumption and materialism among Zimbabwean Christians: A tale of two indigenous churches

This article critically considers the role of religion in relation to patterns of consumption among members of two indigenous churches in Zimbabwe. Through an examination of their distinct theological orientations toward modernity and the accumulation of wealth, we set out to understand religion and...

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Authors: Taru, Josiah (Author) ; Settler, Federico (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: ASRSA [2015]
In: Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 113-137
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Zimbabwe / African Apostolic Church of Johane Maranke / United Family International Church / Materialism / Consumer behavior / Wealth / Religiosity
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDG Free church
Further subjects:B Consumption
B Postcolonial
B Commodification
B Materialism
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