Pentecostalism is arguably the most vibrant and rapidly growing religious movement of the 20th century, circling the globe in less than 25 years. Characterized by speaking in tongues, miracles, television evangelism, and megachurches, it is also known for its small-group meetings, empowerment of individuals, liberation of women, and humanitarian concerns. In this Very Short Introduction, William K. Kay outlines the origins and growth of Pentecostalism, looking at not only the theological aspects of the movement, but also the sociological influences of its political and humanitarian viewpoints. He shows that its history goes back to Methodism and, before that, to earlier revival movements, while its theology includes elements of holiness teaching and Adventism in a unique pattern focused upon Jesus. Worship may be expressed in innovative music or dance and, despite a worldview open to supernatural beings, believers are likely also to welcome the use of the latest communication technology. Kay discusses how Pentecostalism was joined in the 1960s by a new religious wave, the "charismatic movement," which spilled over into mainline Christian denominations and transformed their worship.

Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

History

Kay, William K.

World

Oxford University Press

The Pentecostal and charismatic movements showed astonishing growth in the twentieth century so as to arrive at a total that is said to include at least 400 million people worldwide. The academic study of the Pentecostal and charismatic movement has been gaining momentum in the last few years, both as an element within contemporary religious studies and as a strand within the subject area of church history, going back to the early church. This student-friendly text is essential reading for students of Theology and Religious Studies, taking second or third year modules in Pentecostal studies. It is also of great relevance to students of sociology of religion, as well as cultural and historical studies of religion and religious movements. In addition to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, it offers useful resources such as suggestions for further reading, questions for reflection and a glossary of technical terms.

SCM Core Text: Pentecostalism

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd

Twenty-five years of empirical psychological and sociological research on young people in relation to Christianity is presented here in a set of interrelated studies which show how attitude toward Christianity in young people is linked with schooling, cognitive development, masculinity and femininity, church attendance, religious experience, science, well-bering, mental health and the Eysenckian model of personality. Specialists and undergraduates is psychology, education and religion will find this volume stimulating, as will all those who work with young people in the fields of education or religion. The appendices provide a helpful key to the research methods employed in the measurement of attitude.

Drift from the Churches: Attitude Toward Christianity During Childhood and Adolescence (Religion, Culture and Society)

Francis, Leslie J.

Univ of Wales Pr

A Pentecostal Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles (Pentecostal Old Testament and New Testament Commentaries)

About the Author\nWilliam K. Kay was founding director of the Centre for Pentecostal Studies at Bangor University, UK, and is the author of Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction (2011) and George Jeffreys: Pentecostal Apostle and Revivalist (2017), as well as numerous academic papers. He is an ordained minister with British Assemblies of God and honorary fellow at the Institute for Pentecostal Theology. John R. L. Moxon is head of religion, theology, culture, and philosophy at the University of Roehampton, and a former director of studies at the UK Assemblies of God training college. He is the author of Peterʼs Halakhic Nightmare: The Animal Vision of Acts 10:9 in Jewish and Graeco-Roman Perspective (2017) and reviews regularly for the Journal of New Testament Studies.\nJohn R. L. Moxon is head of religion, theology, culture, and philosophy at the University of Roehampton, and a former director of studies at the UK Assemblies of God training college. He is the author of Peterʼs Halakhic Nightmare: The "Animal" Vision of Acts 10:9 in Jewish and Graeco-Roman Perspective (2017) and reviews regularly for the Journal of New Testament Studies.\nThe Pastoral Epistles throw light on the early days of the church and the final phase of Paul’s life. This commentary scrutinizes the biblical text while attending to the missional, pastoral, and spiritual challenges facing the worldwide Pentecostal and charismatic (or renewalist) movement. It is written for today’s church without ignoring scholarly literature and cultural perspectives. The ministry of women, the appointment of elders, prophecy, church governance, living as a Christian in the Roman Empire, the end times, charismatic gifts, spiritual warfare, slavery, and ordination all feature.

Moxon, John R. L.

Wipf and Stock

Wipf & Stock Publishers

The enormous Pentecostal and charismatic movement--often called Renewalist--has highlighted the power of the Holy Spirit but has rarely emphasized the movement's educational range and reach. Formal and informal teaching in many schools, colleges, seminaries, church campuses, homes, and parachurches all contribute to a scattered and varied teaching impetus. Pentecostal and Charismatic Education: Renewalist Education Wherever it is Found looks at education through the eyes of those who see God at work in the world through the church and beyond. The book explores questions like: What should parents look for in a child's education and what choices do they have? What educational role can churches have? This book offers a worldview invested with traditional Christian theology, but also enlivened by an understanding of the continuing outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecostal and Charismatic Education: Renewalist Education Wherever It Is Found

Butler, Ewen H.

Lexington Books

A significant examination of exorcism and deliverance from a range of disciplines focuses on an important but often neglected area of the church's mission to the world. The diversity of essays makes sure that every facet is presented to encourage the reader thoroughly to consider this aspect of the church's approach to evil in our society. Since Jesus of Nazareth made exorcism a cornerstone of his own ministry, the Church has seen itself as engaged in a battle against the demonic. Exorcism has continued to play a role throughout Christian history in this conflict, although it has received different emphases in different times and places, and has been practiced in a range of different ways. Exorcism and Deliverance aims to shed new light on the phenomena of possession and exorcism by looking at them from a range of disciplinary perspectives.

Exorcism and Deliverance: Multi-Disciplinary Studies (Studies in Pentecostal and Charismatic Issues)

Parry, Robin

Paternoster

During the first half of the twentieth century, George Jeffreys (1889-1962) was one of the world’s leading Pentecostal ministers. He regularly hired London's Royal Albert Hall and filled it to capacity, and he did the same in the other great venues in major cities with the extraordinary result that congregations which still exist today were formed from his numerous converts. He founded two denominations, Elim Pentecostal Church and The Bible Pattern Church. Converted during the Welsh Revival, he saw Holy Spirit revival as the answer to every spiritual, social, and political problem, and in his mesmeric addresses to huge audiences he stressed the supernatural nature of Christianity. Yet, the last parts of his life were blighted by a heart-rending struggle against the denomination he had founded and principles he had first taught. This book, the first full-length account of Jeffreys’ life and ministry, places him against the background of the two World Wars, the modernisation of London, and turbulent events in Israel and fascist Europe.

George Jeffreys: Pentecostal Apostle and Revivalist

Europe

CPT Press

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Pentecostalism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

SCM Core Text: Pentecostalism

Drift from the Churches: Attitude Toward Christianity During Childhood and Adolescence (Religion, Culture and Society)

A Pentecostal Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles (Pentecostal Old Testament and New Testament Commentaries)

A Pentecostal Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles (Pentecostal Old Testament and New Testament Commentaries)

Pentecostal and Charismatic Education: Renewalist Education Wherever It Is Found

Exorcism and Deliverance: Multi-Disciplinary Studies (Studies in Pentecostal and Charismatic Issues)

George Jeffreys: Pentecostal Apostle and Revivalist