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This book signifies a distinct separation of the ritual healing process in the Zion Christian Church from traditional African medicine while also attempting to synthesize contemporary medical approaches with indigenous knowledge systems. The Zion Christian Church is recognized for its distinctive amalgamation of religious activities, which include faith healing, prophecy, and significant pilgrimages, particularly the Easter pilgrimage to Moria. Despite the church's emphasis on the Christian identity within its faith healing practices, some observers interpret various rituals and beliefs as syncretic. Consequently, these readings have led to allegations that the church integrates aspects of African traditional medicine and witchcraft into its rituals. This book utilizes the church as a case study to examine healing faith, practices, and rituals thereof within the larger framework and context of African Independent Churches. This theology is used to help place the faith of patients and the importance of God’s role as healer ahead of the healing rituals. Its unique theme-driven, interconnected chapters contain discussions around various practices, encompassing purification and protection rituals as well as therapeutic worship. Consequently, scholars in religious studies, theology, anthropology, and history will find this book an important resource in understanding the role of healing rituals among African Independent Churches.

Table of Contents:
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Zion Christian church: an overview 3. Purification rituals in the Zion Christian Church 4. Protection rituals in Zion Christian Church 5. Therapeutic worship in the Zion Christian Church 6. Therapeutic Prophecy in Zion Christian Church 7. Social restrictions, taboos, and holiness in Zion Christian Church 8. The theology of ritual faith healing in the Zion Christian Church References Index

About the Author :
Mookgo Solomon Kgatle is an established scholar and Professor of Theology, currently working with the Department of Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology, University of South Africa, South Africa. His scholarly work focuses on the historical, missiological, and theological aspects of African Pentecostalism, including African Independent Churches. Recognized as an NRF-rated scholar, he has been included in the 2023 compilation of the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University and Scopus.

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Despite being Southern Africa's largest religious community, comparatively little is written on the Zion Christian Church. Against this background, Mookgo Solomon Kgatle's insightful monograph provides a pertinent addition to the current scholarship on the ZCC. It is a must-read for anyone wanting to engage with the ZCC and the role of ritual healing in the context of African Independent Churches in South Africa and beyond. So little is known about the Zion Christian Church, one of the largest African independent churches on the continent. This welcome study fills a gap with its rich descriptions of the rituals and practices of the church. The author is both informative and sympathetic. A standard go-to text for anyone wanting to know more.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781350552876
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 180
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1350552879
  • Publisher Date: 13 Nov 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Bloomsbury Studies in Black Religion and Cultures


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