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Author Rasmussen, Ane Marie Bak, 1946-1992.

Title Modern African spirituality : the independent Holy Spirit churches in East Africa, 1902-1976 / Ane Marie Bak Rasmussen.

Publication Info. London ; New York : British Academic Press, 1996.
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  276.7682 R225M    Check Shelf
Description xxix, 178 pages : illustrations 4 maps ; 22 cm
Contents 1. History of the Holy Spirit Movement -- Friends Africa Mission before 1927 1 -- Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in 1927 11 -- Years of Isolation and Persecution 23 -- Consolidation and Growth 40 -- Division into Four Holy Spirit Churches 49 -- 2. Worship in the Holy Spirit Churches -- Pattern of Church Services 64 -- The Importance of Hymns 67 -- Purification Rituals 70 -- Prayers 74 -- Teaching and Admonishment through Preaching 78 -- Confession of Faith through the Recital of Psalms 80 -- Outpouring of the Holy Spirit 82 -- Revelation and Interpretation of Dreams and Visions 86 -- 3. The Role of the Holy Spirit Churches in the Lives of Their Members -- Frequent Church Services 90 -- Church Ceremonies at Crucial Stages of Life 92 -- Prayers for the Problems of Individuals 97 -- Cooperation among Members for Practical Purposes 100 -- 4. Strengthening and Extending the Work of the Holy Spirit Churches -- Special Prayers for the Church 103 -- The Search for Recognition by the Outside World 106 -- Outdoor Meetings and Processions 108 -- 5. Beliefs of the Holy Spirit Churches -- The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 111 -- Purification 128 -- Forgiveness through the Death of Jesus 135 -- Heaven as a Reward for the Faithful 139 -- The Great Enemy: Satan 147 -- God: The Giver of All Things 152.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [163]-167) and index.
Subject Independent churches -- Kenya -- History.
Kenya -- Church history -- 20th century.
African Church of Holy Spirit -- History.
Holy Spirit Church of East Africa -- History.
African Church of Holy Spirit.
Indexed Term Christianity History
East Africa
ISBN 186064001X
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