Spirit and power : the growth and global impact of Pentecostalism / edited by Donald E. Miller, Kimon H. Sargeant, Richard Flory.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Miller, Donald E. (Donald Earl), 1946- editor.

Sargeant, Kimon Howland, 1964-

Flory, Richard W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pentecostalism.

Physical Description:

xv, 412 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, [2013]

Summary:

Pentecostalism is the fastest growing religious movement in the world, currently estimated to have at least 500 million adherents. In the movement's early years, most Pentecostal converts lived in relative poverty, yet the rapidly shifting social ecology of Pentecostal Christians includes many middle-class individuals, as well as an increasing number of young adults attracted by the music and vibrant worship of these churches. The stereotypical view of Pentecostals as "other-worldly" and disengaged from politics and social ministry is also being challenged, as Pentecostals-including many who are committed to working for social and political change-constitute growing minorities in many countries. Spirit and Power addresses three main questions: Where is Pentecostalism growing globally? Why it is growing? What is its social and political impact? The contributors to this volume include theologians, historians, and social scientists, who bring their diverse disciplinary perspectives to bear on these empirical questions. The essays draw on extensive survey research as well as in-depth ethnographic field methods, with analyses offering diverging and sometimes competing explanations for the growth and impact of Pentecostalism around the world. Book jacket.

Contents:

Section 1 Pentecostal Origins: From Azusa Street to Global Networks

1 The Emergence of a Multidimensional Global Missionary Movement: Trends, Patterns, and Expressions / Allan H. Anderson Anderson, Allan H. 25

2 Launching a Global Movement: The Role of Azusa Street in Pentecostalism's Growth and Expansion / Cecil M. Robeck Robeck, Cecil M. 42

Section 2 Why is Pentecostalism Growing?

3 Spirited Competition: Pentecostal Success in Latin America's New Religious Marketplace / R. Andrew Chesnut Chesnut, R. Andrew 65

4 The Growth and Development of Non-Catholic Churches in Paraguay / Henri Gooren Gooren, Henri 83

Section 3 Pentecostalism and Politics

5 Pentecostals and Politics in Latin America: Compromise or Prophetic Witness? / Paul Freston Freston, Paul 101

6 Pentecostalism and Democracy: Is There a Relationship? / Robert D. Woodberry Woodberry, Robert D. 119

Section 4 Pentecostalism and Social Engagement

7 Pentecostals and the New World Order in El Salvador: Separating, Consuming, and Engaging / Timothy H. Wadkins Wadkins, Timothy H. 143

8 The Metamorphosis of Nigerian Pentecostalism: From Signs and Wonders in the Church to Service and Influence in Society / Danny Mccain Mccain, Danny

Section 5 Transnational Pentecostalism

9 Reconfiguring the Global Religious Economy: The Role of African Pentecostalism / Afe Adogame Adogame, Afe 185

10 Remittances and Mission: Transnational Latino Pentecostal Ministry in Los Angeles / Juan Francisco Martinez Martinez, Juan Francisco 204

Section 6 Gendered Pentecostalism

11 Beautiful Feet: Women Leaders and the Shaping of Global Pentecostalism / Estrelda Alexander Alexander, Estrelda 225

12 Constructing Gender within Global Pentecostalism: Contrasting Case Studies in Colombia and South Africa / Katherine Attanasi Attanasi, Katherine 242

Section 7 Spirit/Power

13 Gifts of the Spirit: Reflections on Pentecostalism and Its Growth in Asia / William K. Kay Kay, William K. 259

14 Prophecy, Empowerment, and Godly Love: The Spirit Factor in the Growth of Pentecostalism / Margaret M. Poloma Poloma, Margaret M., Matthew T. Lee Lee, Matthew T. 277.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780199920594

0199920591

9780199920570

0199920575

OCLC:

827841366