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Informationen zum Autor Alexander, a dual citizen of the US and a former British colony, currently resides in the verdant Carolinas. Though often regarded as a quiet, reserved (not bashful) introvert, he comes to life during interesting one-on-one conversations. He loves and respects all animals and is tentatively training for his fifth (and final?) marathon, while continuing the creation of Robie's second excursion. Klappentext Praise for Signs & Wonders "I urge the reading of Paul Alexander's Signs and Wonders as a second-best introduction to Pentecostalism, the first being 'being there.' He offers a clear narrative line, issues helpful explanations, and gives something of the experience one recognizes at Pentecostal events or in Pentecostal ventures." --From the Foreword by Martin E. Marty Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago and an ordained Lutheran minister "When I teach about religion in the current world situation the most frequent question I get is 'But why is Pentecostalism growing so quickly and in so many places?' I try to explain, but after reading this book my answer can now be much more complete and well grounded. This is the book that answers that question. It is fair, accurate, balanced, and written in an accessible style. No one seriously interested in the fastest growing Christian movement in the world can afford to miss it." --Harvey Cox Harvard Divinity School and author, Fire From Heaven Combining personal stories and sound scholarship, Paul Alexander, a young scholar with a Pentecostal background, examines the phenomenal worldwide success of Pentecostalism. While most other works on the subject are either for academics or believers, this book speaks to a broader audience. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword vii Acknowledgments xiii CHAPTER 1 Just Ask: A World of Miracles Awaits 1 CHAPTER 2 Worship and Music 19 CHAPTER 3 Tongue-Talking 41 CHAPTER 4 Prosperity (or Money, Money, Money, Money) 61 CHAPTER 5 Storytelling 79 CHAPTER 6 Power and Spiritual Warfare 95 CHAPTER 7 Prophecy, Visions, and Dreams 115 CHAPTER 8 Hope, Joy, and Emotion 131 Notes 151 The Author 167 Index 169 ...
