Victory Over Fear - Charms, Witchcraft and Worldview in South-Central Malawi. Vol. 1

In this volume, the author presents much of his field research into the use of African traditional religious charms, in the Zambezi Evangelical churches of South-Central Malawi. He details the kinds of charms used, by whom, exactly how, the underlying motives, and the particular purposes. He shows how charm-dependency creates a problem for discipleship within the churches. An anthology of real-life stories of charm-usage is presented which makes for interesting reading. The basic tenets of a Chewa worldview are also articulated to demonstrate how charm-dependency and other witchcraft related activities are stimulated and perpetuated by deep-seated worldview assumptions. The voices of local pastors, student-pastors, and African authors are 'heard' throughout, providing a contextual feel. This book is an excellent practical resource for teaching and learning, for those involved in discipleship, theology, ATR, missions and cultural perspectives.

Robert Beaton has served as a missionary in Malawi for the past 16 years.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Beaton
• Publisher: Kachere Series
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.05.2023
• EAN: 9789996025402
• ISBN: 978-99960-25-40-2
• No. of pages: 340
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 441 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories