'Delivered from the powers of darkness': Confessions of satanic riches in Christian Ghana

In Ghana, as well as in other parts of Africa, pentecostal Churches have recently become extremely popular. Within these Churches reference is made frequently to the devil, who is associated with the non-Christian gods and ghosts as well as Western luxury goods. Present Ghanaian popular culture reve...

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Published in:Africa
Main Author: Meyer, Birgit (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 1995
In: Africa
Year: 1995, Volume: 65, Issue: 2, Pages: 236-255
Further subjects:B Social norm
B Sect
B Magic
B Religion
B Religious community
B Christianity
B Association
B Ideology
B Value
B Cult
B Pentecostal churches
B Religious organization
B Syncretism
B Culture