Pentecostalism : a guide for the perplexed / Wolfgang Vondey.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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FC; Half title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Local roots and global pluralism; Grassroots Pentecostalism; Global Pentecostalism; Pentecostalism and globalization; 2 Holistic spirituality and charismatic extremism; Holistic spirituality; Charismatic extremism; The Pentecostal imagination; 3 Ecumenical ethos and denominationalism; Pentecostals and Christian unity; Denominationalism and separatism; Unity and diversity in the Pentecostal movement; 4 Orthodox doctrine and sectarianism; Pentecostalism and the formulation of the doctrine of God.

Oneness PentecostalismPentecostal theology and the development of doctrine; 5 Social engagement and triumphalism; Social engagement in the Pentecostal movement; Pentecostal triumphalism; Pentecostal social ethics; 6 Egalitarian practices and institutionalism; The egalitarian impulse of Pentecostalism; Institutionalism in the Pentecostal movement; Pentecostal egalitarianism-in-the-making; 7 Scholarship and anti-intellectualism; Anti-intellectualism in classical Pentecostalism; The rise of Pentecostal scholarship; The future of Pentecostal studies; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Pentecostalism is the fastest growing religious movement of our time. The unexpected birth of the modern-day Pentecostal movement at the doorsteps of the twentieth century is as perplexing as its continuing existence and unprecedented expansion worldwide. Once marginalized from public discourse, Pentecostals have entered into mainstream culture, religion, politics, academia, and social action. However, the unprecedented growth of Pentecostalism in all its diversity has led to characterizations ripe with platitudes, stereotypes, and misrepresentations. This Guide for the Perplexed sheds light o.

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