Critical Christianity: Translation and Denominational Conflict in Papua New Guinea (Volume 16) (The Anthropology of Christianity)

Critical Christianity by Courtney Handman is a groundbreaking study that delves into the complex and conflicting forms of sociality practiced by Guhu-Samane Christians in rural Papua New Guinea.

Through a rich analysis of language, sound, bodily movement, and everyday objects, Handman sheds light on the ways in which these Christians constitute themselves and their social worlds through processes of denominational schism.

This original and thought-provoking book offers essential reading for students and scholars of anthropology and religious studies, providing a unique perspective on Christian sociality and its role in shaping local communities.

With Handman's careful analysis of the media through which this critical Christian sociality is practiced, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which religion shapes social life in Papua New Guinea.

Don't miss out on this fascinating study that challenges traditional notions of Christianity and its relationship to society.