Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction


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Author: William K. Kay ISBN: 9780199831661
Publisher: OUP Oxford Publication: December 24, 2010
Imprint: OUP Oxford Language: English
Author: William K. Kay
ISBN: 9780199831661
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication: December 24, 2010
Imprint: OUP Oxford
Language: English
In religious terms Pentecostalism was probably the most vibrant and rapidly-growing religious movement of the 20th century. Starting as a revivalistic and renewal movement within Christianity it encircled the globe in less than 25 years and grew in North America and then in those parts of the world with the highest birth-rates. Characterised by speaking in tongues miracles television evangelism and megachurches it is also noted for its small-group meetings empowerment ofindividuals liberation of women and humanitarian concerns. Without the financial and military support of the state (as was the case with communism) it flourished in almost every conceivable socio-political environment. Even in Europe where religion most frequently appeared tired and out of date Pentecostalism might draw large crowds or within mainline Christian congregations flourish in a more muted charismatic form. When these two forms are added together Pentecostalism and neo-Pentecostalism are thought to account for around 450 millionpeople.William K Kay outlines the origins and growth of Pentecostalism looking at not only the theological aspects of the movement but also the sociological influences of its political and humanitarian viewpoints.
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In religious terms Pentecostalism was probably the most vibrant and rapidly-growing religious movement of the 20th century. Starting as a revivalistic and renewal movement within Christianity it encircled the globe in less than 25 years and grew in North America and then in those parts of the world with the highest birth-rates. Characterised by speaking in tongues miracles television evangelism and megachurches it is also noted for its small-group meetings empowerment ofindividuals liberation of women and humanitarian concerns. Without the financial and military support of the state (as was the case with communism) it flourished in almost every conceivable socio-political environment. Even in Europe where religion most frequently appeared tired and out of date Pentecostalism might draw large crowds or within mainline Christian congregations flourish in a more muted charismatic form. When these two forms are added together Pentecostalism and neo-Pentecostalism are thought to account for around 450 millionpeople.William K Kay outlines the origins and growth of Pentecostalism looking at not only the theological aspects of the movement but also the sociological influences of its political and humanitarian viewpoints.

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