Studying global Pentecostalism : theories and methods / edited by Allan Anderson .. [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Anderson, Allan.

Series:

Anthropology of Christianity ; 10.

The anthropology of christianity ; 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pentecostalism--Congresses.

Pentecostalism.

Christianity--Congresses.

Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley : University of California Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

With its remarkable ability to adapt to many different cultures, Pentecostalism has become the world's fastest growing religious movement. More than five hundred million adherents worldwide have reshaped Christianity itself. Yet some fundamental questions in the study of global Pentecostalism, and even in what we call "Pentecostalism," remain largely unaddressed. Bringing together leading scholars in the social sciences, history, and theology, this unique volume explores these questions for this rapidly growing, multidisciplinary field of study. A valuable resource for anyone studying new forms of Christianity, it offers insights and guidance on both theoretical and methodological issues. The first section of the book examines such topics as definitions, essentialism, postcolonialism, gender, conversion, and globalization. The second section features contributions from those working in psychology, anthropology, sociology, and history. The third section traces the boundaries of theology from the perspectives of pneumatology, ecumenical studies, inter-religious relations, and empirical theology.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. Varieties, Taxonomies, and Definitions

2. Essentialist and Normative Approaches

3. The Cultural Turn

4. Gender and Power

5. Conversion Narratives

6. Pentecostalism and Globalization

7. Psychology of Religion

8. Anthropology of Religion

9. Sociology of Religion

10. Historical Approaches

11. Pneumatologies in Systematic Theology

12. Missiology and the Interreligious Encounter

13. Practical Theology

14. Ecumenism

Contributors

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612732539

9781282732537

1282732536

9780520947504

0520947509

OCLC:

663968080