Crumbley, Deidre Helen, 1947-

Spirit, structure, and flesh gendered experiences in African Instituted Churches among the Yoruba of Nigeria / [electronic resource] : Deidre Helen Crumbley. - Madison, Wis. : University of Wisconsin Press, c2008. - 1 online resource (180 p.) - Africa and the diaspora . - Africa and the diaspora. .

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-167) and index.

Historical contexts and engendered institutional narratives -- Worshiping with the Aladura: ritual, symbol, and gender -- Gender and power within and without church structures

9780299229139 (electronic bk.) 0299229130 (electronic bk.)


African Independent Church--Customs and practices.


Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Women in Christianity--Nigeria.
Yoruba (African people)--Rites and ceremonies.


Nigeria--Religious life and customs.


Electronic books.

BR1463.N5 / C78 2008eb

289.9/308209669