Introduction to Pentecostalism - Global Charismatic Christianity

A comprehensive introduction to the history and theory behind the study of Pentecostalism, the fastest growing religious movement worldwide.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; Part I. History: 2. Background and context; 3. North America; 4. Latin America and Caribbean; 5. Europe; 6. Sub-Saharan Africa; 7. Asia, Australia and Pacific; 8. Charismatic renewal; Part II. Analysis: 9. Theology of the spirit; 10. Mission and evangelism; 11. Bible and full gospel; 12. Academy and ecumenism; 13. Gender and society; 14. Politics and economics; 15. Globalisation and prospects.

About the author

Allan Heaton Anderson is Professor of Mission and Global Pentecostal Studies at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of Zion and Pentecost (2000), African Reformation (2001), Spreading Fires (2007), Studying Global Pentecostalism (2010), Asian and Pentecostal (2012) and To the Ends of the Earth (2013).

Summary

This second edition offers an updated global history of Pentecostalism, addressing recent events and significant changes in what has become the fastest growing religious movement. A survey of the main theoretical issues will make this book important for those studying Pentecostalism, Charismatic Christianity, theology and sociology of religion.

Product details

• Authors: Allan Anderson, Allan H. Anderson, Allan Heaton Anderson, Allan Heaton (University of Birmingham) Anderson, Anderson Allan Heaton
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.10.2013
• EAN: 9781107660946
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66094-6
• No. of pages: 342
• Series: Introduction to Religion; Introduction to Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Church / History, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, Church history, Pentecostal Churches, Pentecostal or Charismatic Churches