Heaven Below - Early Pentecostals and American Culture

Wacker gives an in-depth account of the practices of American pentecostal churches. He examines aspects of pentecostal culture, including rituals, speaking in tongues, the authority of the Bible, the central role of Jesus in everyday life, the gifts of prophecy and healing, ideas about personal appearance, women¿s roles, and race relations.

About the author

Grant Wacker is Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Christian History at Duke University Divinity School.

Summary

Wacker gives an in-depth account of the practices of American pentecostal churches. He examines aspects of pentecostal culture, including rituals, speaking in tongues, the authority of the Bible, the central role of Jesus in everyday life, the gifts of prophecy and healing, ideas about personal appearance, women’s roles, and race relations.

Product details

• Authors: Grant Wacker, Grant A. Wacker
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2003
• EAN: 9780674011281
• ISBN: 978-0-674-01128-1
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 234 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 531 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; 20. Jahrhundert (1900 bis 1999 n. Chr.), Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Amerikanische Geschichte, RELIGION / Christianity / Pentecostal & Charismatic, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, History - U.S., RELIGION / Christianity / Denominations