What is it about?
The article describes and showcases the existence of a transnational and interdenominational Christian-based secret cult within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (an African-based Pentecostal church) founded by Frederick S. Modise
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Why is it important?
It interrogates perceptions of esotericism that emerge from western-based scholarship, according to which it is viewed as subversive of institutionalised religions, such as Christianity.
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Esotericism can sometimes operate within and even nurture institutionalised religions.
Dr. Leslie S. NTHOI
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This page is a summary of: Kereke Ya Sephiri: A Study of a Secret Society in Botswana and South Africa, Journal for the Study of Religion, July 2022, Academy of Science of South Africa,
DOI: 10.17159/2413-3027/2022/v35n1a6.
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