An Introduction to Pentecostalism
Global Charismatic Christianity

A comprehensive introduction to the history and theory behind the study of Pentecostalism, the fastest growing religious movement worldwide.

Allan Heaton Anderson (Author)

9781107660946, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 October 2013

342 pages
22.7 x 15.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.57 kg

'… an indispensable resource to students and scholars of Pentecostalism, Charismatic Christianity, theology and religion.' Babatunde Adedibu, The Expository Times

Pentecostalism has become the fastest growing Christian movement, particularly outside Europe, and Allan Heaton Anderson is one of the foremost scholars of this phenomenon. His innovative interpretation of Pentecostalism focuses on the serious contribution made by both western and Majority World participants in its development. In this second edition of his leading introductory course book, Anderson presents an updated global history of the movement, which addresses significant events and changes in recent years, and surveys important theoretical issues such as gender and society, as well as politics and economics. The book also offers a comprehensive explanation of the significance of Charismatic Christianity throughout the world, plus its effect upon the globalisation of religion and its transformation in the present century. This new edition will be an important resource for those studying Pentecostalism, Charismatic Christianity, theology and sociology of religion.

Preface
1. Introduction
Part I. History: 2. Background and context
3. North America
4. Latin America and Caribbean
5. Europe
6. Sub-Saharan Africa
7. Asia, Australia and Pacific
8. Charismatic renewal
Part II. Analysis: 9. Theology of the spirit
10. Mission and evangelism
11. Bible and full gospel
12. Academy and ecumenism
13. Gender and society
14. Politics and economics
15. Globalisation and prospects.

Subject Areas: Christian theology [HRCM], Church history [HRCC2]