The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches
| Author | : Gerhardus Cornelis Oosthuizen |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9004094687 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9789004094680 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (680 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches by : Gerhardus Cornelis Oosthuizen
Download or read book The Healer-Prophet in Afro-Christian Churches written by Gerhardus Cornelis Oosthuizen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1992 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The important role of the diviner in the traditional society has been replaced by the prophet in the AIC; the prophet understands the worldview of his/her people, especially the cultural diseases. In some churches the office of prophet cum diviner is represented by one person
