Yoruba Pentecostalism and Child Witchcraft Accusations

This book sheds new light on the intricate connections between witchcraft, African Pentecostal excesses, and the plight and precarity of African children. Displaying careful thinking, sadness, theological insights, and tough introspection, Ayelotan's beautifully written work is an insider's account of the experiences of the African Child. -- Nimi Wariboko, Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics, Boston University Through rigorous scrutiny and research methodology, this book provides essential information for researchers, religious entrepreneurs, child and human rights practitioners and activists, policy makers, media and the general public who care to know about the extent and prevalence of child abuse within organizations other than the Catholic Church. * Afe Adogame, Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Religion and Society, Princeton Theological Seminary * Yoruba Pentecostalism and Childhood Witchcraft Accusations explores the intricate relations between religion, culture, and power in modern Yoruba society. An important book for those wanting to know more about African Christianity, cultural studies, or social anthropology. * Babatunde Adedibu, Head, Religious Studies and Philosophy Department, Osun State University * Yoruba Pentecostalism and Child Witchcraft Accusations provides a careful and detailed description of witchcraft accusations against children and how they have increased among the Yoruba, particularly among those who follow certain Christian religions. Dr. Ayelotan's interviews with individuals give her work quality and depth. * Jean La Fontaine, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics *