Towards an identity-based approach to Congolese prayer communities

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The book explores the emergence of African churches in European cities, particularly focusing on the rise of Congolese immigrant communities in Belgium. These revivalist churches, distinct from the colonial religion, play a vital role in uniting dispersed individuals through prayer and community. It examines the concept of religious transnationality, highlighting how networks facilitate the exchange and development of religious identities across borders, independent of state influence, creating interconnected communities that maintain ties to their homeland.