Reimagining the practice of Pentecostal prophecy in Southern Africa: A critical engagement

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Kgatle, Mookgo Solomon

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2019-09-26

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Prophecy; Divination; African Traditional Religion; African instituted churches; Pentecostal. , Prophecy , Divination , African Traditional Religion , African instituted churches , Pentecostal

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This article is a critical engagement on the practice of Pentecostal prophecy in Southern Africa. Pentecostal prophecy is widely practiced in Southern Africa and other parts of the African continent, especially West Africa, in countries like Ghana and Nigeria. The phenomenon is related to divination in African Traditional Religions. The practices of Pentecostal prophecy in Southern Africa include forensic prophecy, prophetic titles, prophetic objects, prophetic consultation and prophetic miracles. This article critically engages these practices and reimagines the practice of Pentecostal prophecy in Southern Africa. The article suggests a prophecy of salvation, prophecy of love, prophecy of humility and approved prophecy as a remedy for bizarre practices of Pentecostal prophecy in Southern Africa.

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Kgatle, M.S., 2019, ‘Reimagining the practice of Pentecostal prophecy in Southern Africa: A critical engagement’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 75(4), a5183. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/hts.v75i4.5183

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AOSIS publishing

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2072-8050

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