Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780199575152 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 144 str.

Wales Glyndwr University William K. (Professor of Theology

Opis

Pentecostalism is arguably the most vibrant and rapidly growing religious movement of the 20th century, circling the globe in less than 25 years. Characterized by speaking in tongues, miracles, television evangelism, and megachurches, it is also known for its small-group meetings, empowerment of individuals, liberation of women, and humanitarian concerns. In this Very Short Introduction, 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. He shows that its history goes back to Methodism and, before that, to earlier revival movements, while its theology includes elements of holiness teaching and Adventism in a unique pattern focused upon Jesus. Worship may be expressed in innovative music or dance and, despite a worldview open to supernatural beings, believers are likely also to welcome the use of the latest communication technology. Kay discusses how Pentecostalism was joined in the 1960s by a new religious wave, the "charismatic movement," which spilled over into mainline Christian denominations and transformed their worship.

Recenzje

A worthy addition to the series Methodist Recorder

Spis treści

From the contents:

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

O autorze

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.