Pentecostalism

Zusatztext A worthy addition to the series Informationen zum Autor William K Kay has written widely on Pentecostalism both from a historical perspective and using empirical and quantitative methods. He published Pentecostals in Britain (Paternoster, 2000), Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies: a reader (edited with Anne Dyer and published by SCM in 2004), Apostolic Networks in Britain (Paternoster, 2007) and Pentecostalism (SCM, 2009). He is editor of the Journal of the European Pentecostal Theological Association. He was founding Director of the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at Bangor University (2001-2009) and is now Professor of Theology at Glyndwr University. Klappentext Despite secular trends in many western countries, religion continues to be a powerful force globally. The Pentecostal movement began early in the 20th century and there are now almost 450 million supporters around the world. Despite this, it is riddled with prejudice and misinformation. William K. Kay reveals the truth about Pentecostalism. Zusammenfassung Despite secular trends in many western countries, religion continues to be a powerful force globally. The Pentecostal movement began early in the 20th century and there are now almost 450 million supporters around the world. Despite this, it is riddled with prejudice and misinformation. William K. Kay reveals the truth about Pentecostalism. Inhaltsverzeichnis History 1: Origins and characteristics 2: The United States 3: Regional survey Theology 5: Glossolalia, healing, wealth and spiritual warfare Sociology 6: Cells and megachurches 7: Black and white, Ecumenism and politics Conclusion 8: Pentecostalism for the 21st century Glossary Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Kay, William K Kay, William K. Kay, William K. (Professor of Theology Kay, Kay William K.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2011
• EAN: 9780199575152
• ISBN: 978-0-19-957515-2
• Dimensions: 111 mm x 175 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; RELIGION / Christianity / Pentecostal & Charismatic, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Pentecostal Churches, Pentecostal or Charismatic Churches