Abstract
This chapter focuses on the practice of healing and the understanding of well-being in Zimbabwean Pentecostal churches. It discusses Pentecostal healing as a conversion strategy. Focus is also on the healing methods and the biblical basis of the whole practice. The social role of Pentecostal healing in a context of failing medical services is also analysed. Lastly, the chapter analyses the extent to which Pentecostal healing practices and understanding of well-being relate with indigenous practices and beliefs.
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See chapter 9 of this volume for discussion of the pros and cons of Youtube as a source of data.
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T. Shoko (2007) discusses in detail the Karanga (a Zimbabwean sub-ethnic group) beliefs on health and well-being.
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http://www.spiritembassy.org/miracles, accessed 20 January 2012.
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http://www.miracletv.co uploaded on October 27, 2011, accessed 12 January 2012.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfvShIPQDWo, accessed 12 January 2012.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=taj7sLNkYZ0, accessed 25 January 2012.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_a80A17oI0, accessed 6 July 2011.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UvGsyGIpUE, accessed 6 July 2011.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfvShIPQDWo, accessed 6 July 2011.
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nehandaradio.com/2012/...uebert-angel/comment-page-2, accessed 3 June 2013
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http://www.spiritembassy.org/miracles, accessed 2 December 2012.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfvShIPQDWo, accessed 2 December 2012
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Shanduka, T., Togarasei, L. (2018). Health and Well-Being in Zimbabwe’s Pentecostal Churches. In: Togarasei, L. (eds) Aspects of Pentecostal Christianity in Zimbabwe. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78565-3_11
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