Prophetism in the wake of a pandemic: Charismatic Christianity, conspiracy theories, and the Coronavirus outbreak in Africa
Abstrak
The outbreak of COVID-19 subjected prophets and the prophetic ministry to ridicule and taunts by both disenchanted Christians and non-believers alike. This study examines responses to these challenges posed by COVID-19 to prophets and the prophetic movement in Africa. The study shows that Charismatic Christianity on the continent may serve as useful resource for public education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but also, a source of public health misinformation and thus, create doubts, uncertainties and fear. The paper argues that, the Covid-19 pandemic has both prospects and challenges for prophecies, as well as greater implications for Charismatic Christianity in Africa.
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Penulis (2)
Joseph Fiifi Fosu-Ankrah
Akwasi Kwarteng Amoako-Gyampah
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- 2021
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.resglo.2021.100068
- Akses
- Open Access ✓