The Bible as Specimen, Talisman, and Dragoman in Africa: A Look at Some African Uses of the Psalms and 1 Corinthians 12–14

The growth of Christian churches in Africa has given rise to diverse interpretations and uses of the Bible. This article examines three uses of the Bible in Africa: as a source of historical information ("specimen"), as a religious or magical object ("talisman"), and as a source...

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Main Author: LeMarquand, Grant (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Eisenbrauns 2012
In: Bulletin for biblical research
Year: 2012, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 189-199
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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