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Decolonial Pentecostalism

A PostNicene Theology from Africa

Decolonial Pentecostalism

A PostNicene Theology from Africa

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Hardback

£90.00

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9780567722744
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 11/06/2026
Width: 15.6 cm
Height: 23.4 cm

The book presents a bold and transformative exploration of how Pentecostal theology can be revitalized by critically engaging with the Nicene Creed through the lens of African spirituality and decolonial thought.

In an era marked by profound cultural exchanges and theological diversification, Kaunda challenges traditional Nicene faith and calls for a new approach that reflects the pluralistic realities of the 21st century. Rooted in the rich metaphysical and philosophical traditions of the Bemba people of Zambia, the book critiques the classical dualistic interpretations of Christian theology, which have long emphasized divisions between the sacred and secular, material and spiritual, human and nonhuman.

Through a decolonial framework, this powerful work seeks to dismantle these entrenched dualisms and reintroduce an integrated approach to faith, one that embraces the interconnectedness of all things. African indigenous concepts are central to this reimagining of Nicene Christianity. It demonstrates how Pentecostalism, with its emphasis on the Spirit’s dynamic presence, can speak powerfully to issues such as gender relations, ecological crises, power dynamics, and the lived realities of African communities. Grounding theological reflection in the lived experiences and cultural contexts of African Pentecostal believers, Kaunda reveals a more holistic, contextually resonant, and responsive form of Christian theology.

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Outlandish and Disturbing

1. Theologising from Africa
2. The Nicene Faith in the Shadow of the Empire
3. Wholistheism

Bibliography
Index

Chammah J. Kaunda (Oxford Centre of Mission Studies, UK)

Chammah J. Kaunda is Academic Dean at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, UK. He is also Professor Extraordinarius at the University of South Africa.