Christianity, Wealth, and Spiritual Power in Ghana

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Focusing on mid-level charismatic pastors in Ghana, the book explores how pastorship serves as a pathway to status, wealth, and power. Lauterbach analyzes the social processes leading to pastoral roles and the spiritual dimensions of power and wealth within the Asante context. By integrating charismatic Christianity with historical perspectives on social mobility, she examines how individuals from subordinate positions navigate and reshape their aspirations for power and wealth. The work historicizes contemporary charismatic expressions while highlighting religion's role in broader African societal dynamics.