TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Purpose of Study
1.4 Significance of Study
1.5 Research Methodology
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2:1 Biography in Reconstruction of Church History
2:2 Review of Biographies
2:3 Meaning of Pentecost and Pentecotalism
2:4 Types/Kinds of Pentecostalism
2:4:1 Classical Pentecostalism
2:4:2 Charismatic
2:4:3 Neo-Pentecostalism or Neo-Charismatic
2:4:4 Proto-Charismatic
2:5 Pentecostal Theology and its Doctrinal Distinctives
2:6 Problems of Pentecostalism
2:6:1 Doctrinal Diversity and Practices
2:6:2 Untrained Ministers
2:6:3 Poor Leadership Succession and Religious Tyranny
2:6:4 Prosperity Gospel
2:6:5 Flamboyant Lifestyle
2:6:6 Syncretism
2: 7 Impacts of Pentecostalism
2:7:1 Back To Pentecost
2:7:2 Spiritual Renewal and Revival
2:7:3 Lively Worship
2:7:4 Social Action
2:7:5 Political Impact
2:7:6 High sense of Aesthetics
2:7:7 Ecumenical Christianity
2:7:8 Involvements of Laity
CHAPTER THREE: ALIOHA’S LIFE AND MINISTRY
3.1 Early Life, 1912-1931
3.2 Repentance and Call to Ministry
3.3 Family Life
3.4 Ministry, 1931-1997
3.4.1 Training for the Ministry
3.4.2 Pentecostal Theology and Its Distinctives Propagated
3:4:3 Pastoral Works
3:4:4 Positions Held
3:4:5 Bible School Teacher and Counselor
3:4:6 AG Nigeria Trustee
3.5 Honours Received
3:5:1 Lighting the Golden Jubilee Torch
3:5:2 Service Award
3:5:3 Doctor of Divinity
3:5:4 Yearbook Dedication
3:5:5 Heroic Burial
3:6 Battles/Trials of Alioha
3:6:1 Loss of Father and Children to Death
3:6:2 Persecutions
3:6:3 Mrs. Alioha struck with hunch-back
3:6:4 Denial of a Car
3:6:5 Amala’s Episode
3:6:6 Hardships
CHAPTER FOUR: PATTERNS OF PENTECOSTALISM IN IGBOLAND AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALIOHA
4:1 Patterns of Pentecostalism in Igboland
4:1:1 Garrick Sokari Daketina Braide Movement
4:1:2 Joseph B. Sadare (Esirisinade) Movement (Faith Tabernacle)
4:1:3 Joseph Ayodele Babaloa (Apostolic Churches)
4:1:4 Church of Jesus Christ and Assemblies Of God
4:1:5 Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements
4: 2 Contributions of Alioha to Pentecostalism
4:2:1 Socio-Religious Contributions
4:2:2 Social Contributions
4:2:3 Educational Contributions
4:2:4 Socio-Economic Activities
4:2:5 Socio-Political Activities
4:2:6 His Failure as a Religious Leader
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONTRIBUTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
5:1 Summary of the Findings
5:2 Contributions to Knowledge
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestions For Further Research
5.5 Conclusion
REFERENCES
ABSTRACT
The aberrations that exist among Pentecostals in Igboland of Nigeria have created doubts on the minds of people on what true Pentecostal spirituality is all about. The excesses which include monetization of anointing, flamboyant life-style of some Pentecostal preachers and prosperity gospel among others have caused some Christians to deviate from true Christianity. The purpose of this research is to reconstruct and x-ray the life and contributions of George Nnoromchi Alioha (1912-1997) to Pentecostalism in Igboland with the view of tapping from the true Pentecostal spirituality that he exhibited which is instructive in correcting the excesses found among Pentecostals. The method used for the research is historical and descriptive. Oral interviews were conducted purposefully; library works and internet were used. Data obtained were described and critically analyzed. It was discovered that Alioha was a co-pioneer of an indigenous Pentecostal group in Nigeria; preached holiness, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Jesus
second coming with passion and insisted on obeying and “stopping” where the Bible “stops.” With the modern Pentecostals in Igb oland gleaning from his life of holiness, persistence and contentment, and the Pentecostal fellowship of Nigeria monitoring the activities of the ministers under her umbrella, the excesses would be reduced, giving room for true Pentecostal spirituality that would enrich and advance Christianity in Igbo land and Nigeria as a nation.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Many great religious men are unnoticed on accounts of political
events, yet they help shape the fortune of church history and the prospect of the kingdom of God in many communities.
George Mnoromchi Alioha, who lived between 1912-1997 was such a hero. Alioha was born at Ohokobe Afara Umuahia, Umuahia North (LGA) of Abia state in Nigeria. He received his primary education and conversion to evangelical Christianity at Old Umuahia in Abia State. He was the first convert of Augustus O.Wogu- the human founding father of AG Nigeria- in Old Umuahia. He was also the first lay minister of AG Nigeria.
Some books have been written that summarize the founding of some Pentecostal churches in Igboland. Some others are biography of some clergy men and lay people that helped in one way or the other to propagate the doctrines of their churches and establishment of new churches. With Alioha, no book has chronicled the story of his life and especially his contributions to Pentecostalism in Igboland. Few comments about him are found scattered in few books, but they do not form a wholesome portrait of him. It therefore became necessary that a work of this nature be embarked upon to reconstruct.....
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