T. D. Jakes America's New Preacher |
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| Author:
| Lee, Shayne |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-5205-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2005 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $193.00 |
Book Description:
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Examines Jakes' rise to prominence and the proliferation of a faith industry bent on producing spiritual commodities for mass consumption. The author contends that Jakes' widespread success symbolizes a religious realignment in which mainline churches nationwide are in decline, while innovative churches are experiencing phenomenal growth.
Examines Jakes' rise to prominence and the proliferation of a faith industry bent on producing spiritual commodities for mass consumption. The author contends that Jakes' widespread success symbolizes a religious realignment in which mainline churches nationwide are in decline, while innovative churches are experiencing phenomenal growth.