An Introduction to Pentecostalism
Global Charismatic Christianity
Published on 13. May 2004
Book
Hardback
318 pages
978-0-521-82573-3 (ISBN)
Description
Global Pentecostalism and Charismatic Christianity in all its diversity is the fastest expanding religious movement in the world today. Allan Anderson, a former Pentecostal minister and a leading authority on global Pentecostalism, aims to make more visible the 'non-western' nature of Pentecostalism without overlooking the importance of the movement emanating from North America. Offering an innovative interpretation of Pentecostalism, he takes seriously the contributions of the Majority World to its development and, concentrating on its history and theology, reflects on the movement's development and significance throughout the world. Anderson also examines those theological issues that helped form a distinctive spirituality and how this relates to different peoples and their cultures. Finally, Anderson discusses the development of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in the different countries from its origins at the beginning of the twentieth century to its theological emphases in the present, together with the impact of the processes of globalization.
Reviews / Votes
'Allan Anderson's An Introduction to Pentecostalism is full of information and analysis ... as a handbook of information it provides as clear and comprehensive an introduction as one could hope for. The Times Literary Supplement 'Allan Anderson offers a thoughtful and probing account of Pentecostalism and Charismatic Christianity ... Readers will gain much from[] the book ... Anderson's depth of knowledge of Pentecostalism and Charismatic renewal is probably unrivalled.' Canon Professor Martyn Percy, Principal Ripon College 'Allan Anderson offers a thoughtful and probing account of Pentecostalism and Charismatic Christianity ... Anderson's depth of knowledge of Pentecostalism and Charismatic renewal is probably unrivalled.' Church Times 'For anyone wanting knowledge and understanding about the origins, worldwide developments and beliefs of Pentecostals (including Charismatics), this is the book to read. It gives a comprehensive, concise review which covers an enormous amount of detail and has a very helpful list of abbreviations to which the reader can turn whilst being steered through the labyrinth of Pentecostal denominations.' William R. DaviesMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
12 Halftones, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-82573-3 (9780521825733)
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Person
Allan Anderson is Reader in Pentecostal Studies at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of five books, including Moya: The Holy Spirit in an African Context (1991), Zion and Pentecost (2000) and African Reformation (2001), and has edited two collections including Pentecostals after a Century (1999) and Asian and Pentecostal (2003).
Content
1. Identifying pentecostals and charismatics; Part I. Historical Development of Pentecostal Distinctives: 2. Historical and theological background; 3. North American classical Pentecostalism; 4. Pentecostalism in Latin America and the Caribbean; 5. Pentecostalism in Europe; 6. African Pentecostalism and 'spirit' churches; 7. Pentecostals in Asia, Australia and the Pacific; 8. The Charismatic movement and the new Pentecostals; 9. The writing of Pentecostal history; Part II. Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology in Context: 10. A theology of the spirit; 11. Mission, evangelism and eschatology; 12. The Bible and the 'full gospel'; 13. Pentecostal education and ecumenism; 14. Pentecostals and charismatics in society; 15. Globalization and the future of Pentecostalism.