A transnational history of Pentecostalism in West Africa

Over the past 3 decades, there has been a noticeable increase in the popularity of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in parts of West Africa evident in the proliferation of Pentecostal and Charismatic churches in the region. This paper explores the roots of that movement starting with the arr...

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Main Author: Osinulu, Adedamola Olusegun 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2017
In: History compass
Year: 2017, Volume: 15, Issue: 6, Pages: 1-12
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