An introduction to Pentecostalism : global charismatic Christianity
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An introduction to Pentecostalism : global charismatic Christianity
Cambridge University Press, 2004
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-297) and index
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Description
Global Pentecostalism and Charismatic Christianity in all its diversity is the fastest expanding religious movement in the world today. Allan Anderson, a former Pentecostal minister and a leading authority on global Pentecostalism, aims to make more visible the 'non-western' nature of Pentecostalism without overlooking the importance of the movement emanating from North America. Offering an innovative interpretation of Pentecostalism, he takes seriously the contributions of the Majority World to its development and, concentrating on its history and theology, reflects on the movement's development and significance throughout the world. Anderson also examines those theological issues that helped form a distinctive spirituality and how this relates to different peoples and their cultures. Finally, Anderson discusses the development of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in the different countries from its origins at the beginning of the twentieth century to its theological emphases in the present, together with the impact of the processes of globalization.
Table of Contents
- 1. Identifying pentecostals and charismatics
- Part I. Historical Development of Pentecostal Distinctives: 2. Historical and theological background
- 3. North American classical Pentecostalism
- 4. Pentecostalism in Latin America and the Caribbean
- 5. Pentecostalism in Europe
- 6. African Pentecostalism and 'spirit' churches
- 7. Pentecostals in Asia, Australia and the Pacific
- 8. The Charismatic movement and the new Pentecostals
- 9. The writing of Pentecostal history
- Part II. Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology in Context: 10. A theology of the spirit
- 11. Mission, evangelism and eschatology
- 12. The Bible and the 'full gospel'
- 13. Pentecostal education and ecumenism
- 14. Pentecostals and charismatics in society
- 15. Globalization and the future of Pentecostalism.
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