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Victory Over Fear: Charms, Witchcraft and Worldview in South-Central Malawi. Vol. 1

Victory Over Fear: Charms, Witchcraft and Worldview in South-Central Malawi. Vol. 1

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General ChristianityGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 9996025403
ISBN13: 9789996025402
Publisher: Kachere Series
Published: May 26 2023
Pages: 340
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.71 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English

In this volume, the author presents much of his field research into the use of African traditional religious charms, in the Zambezi Evangelical churches of South-Central Malawi. He details the kinds of charms used, by whom, exactly how, the underlying motives, and the particular purposes. He shows how charm-dependency creates a problem for discipleship within the churches. An anthology of real-life stories of charm-usage is presented which makes for interesting reading. The basic tenets of a Chewa worldview are also articulated to demonstrate how charm-dependency and other witchcraft related activities are stimulated and perpetuated by deep-seated worldview assumptions. The voices of local pastors, student-pastors, and African authors are 'heard' throughout, providing a contextual feel. This book is an excellent practical resource for teaching and learning, for those involved in discipleship, theology, ATR, missions and cultural perspectives.

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