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Salvation, Music, and Embodiment in Yoruba Christian Migration book cover

1st Edition

Salvation, Music, and Embodiment in Yoruba Christian Migration

By Rebecca J. Uberoi Copyright 2027
296 Pages 20 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book offers an ethnomusicological case study of a Nigerian congregation in Ireland and engages with some of the most salient issues emerging in twenty-first century migrant Christianity. Situated at the intersection between salvation, music, and embodiment, the study highlights the inextricable connection between expressive cultural forms, local theologies, and religious efficacy. Engaging... Read more

1. Introduction: Salvation, Music, and Embodiment  2. ‘The Way We Practise Our Faith Back Home’: Locating Salvific Performance in the Historical Body  3. ‘If You Play the Talking Drum, They Will Be Happy’: Cultural Accounts of Salvation in Talking Drum Practice  4. ‘Dance Your Sorrow Away’: Anthropological Accounts of Salvation in Congregational Dance  5. ‘You Will Chase Your Enemies’: Ontological Accounts of Salvation in Spiritual Warfare  6. ‘Thank God for What He’s Done’: Vitalistic Accounts of Salvation in Testimonies and Thanksgiving  7. ‘We Always Sing English’: Social Accounts of Salvation in the Language of Congregational Song  Conclusion  Index.

Biography

Rebecca J. Uberoi completed a PhD in ethnomusicology at University College Dublin. Following this, she held a position as a lecturer in ethnomusicology and worship studies, and programme leader for theology, music, and worship, at the London School of Theology, UK. Her research sits broadly within the anthropology of Christianity and explores the intersections between music, theology, migration, embodiment, and identity.

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