Fortress Press

This book, situated among the studies of the social and political context of the Christian faith in Africa, critically assesses Zambian Pentecostals’ political engagement in light of their understanding and practice of spiritual power. The interdisciplinary approach and the specific focus on a country declared as Christian are noteworthy strengths. This is a significant contribution to the scholarship and literature on Christianity and politics in Africa!” 

“This is a highly creative and scholarly analysis of the Pentecostal engagement with politics in Zambia. By paying attention to the indigenous, biblical, and theological interpretations of power, the volume clarifies the relationships be-tween Pentecostalism and politics in Zambia. This timely and rich contribution to studies on African Pentecostalism will appeal to researchers from diverse fields, including history, anthropology, religious studies, and political science, as well as general readers.”

“While questioning the tendency to sacralize political power within Zambian Pentecostalism, Kaunda calls for a fresh Pentecostal political theology, one that is grounded in self-giving love, servanthood, and solidarity with those at the margins. This well-researched, clearly written, and highly informative volume offers a timely contribution to the discussion of religion and politics in general, and the role of Christianity in African politics in particular.”