Speaking of Satan in Zambia

Front matter

FEAA HTS Religion & Society Series

Volume 14

“SPEAKING OF SATAN IN ZAMBIA

Chapter 1: Satanism in Zambia Background

The discourse of Satanism in the Zambian context The history of Satanism in Zambia Testimonies about Satanism Rumours and gossip about Satanism The Fingers of Thomas

Satanism in academic scholarship Satanism and anti-Satanism Collective narratives about evil others

Characteristics of the narrative

Evil Others and society Satanism and reality

Outline of the book

Chapter 2: Satanism and the African worldview Introduction General characteristics of an African worldview A holistic worldview The spirit world Satanists and the spirit world Witchcraft Witchcraft beliefs in Africa Witchcraft and Satanism ‘New’ narratives about illicit accumulation The occult in studies about Africa Zombies, vampires and ritual murder Illicit accumulation in African worldviews Conclusion

Contents

Chapter 3: Satan comes to Africa Introduction Satan and his demons in Western Christianity Satan in Christian theology until the 20th century Satan in 20th-century Pentecostal and evangelical Christianity Satan comes to Africa The devil and the classical mission churches The rise of Pentecostal churches in Africa The devil in African Pentecostal churches Satanism and Christianity in Zambia Christianity in Zambia Case study: A deliverance service in Lusaka

Narratives about Satanism and the influence of transnational African churches