Charismatic Christianity as a Global Culture

Charismatic Christianity as a Global Culture
Author: Karla O. Poewe
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1994
Genre: Pentecostalism
ISBN: 9780872499966

In this important work, leading scholars in the fields of religion and anthropology discuss the thought patterns and religious traditions of charismatics throughout the world. By examining believers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, the contributors provide a comprehensive overview of a charismatic tapestry that appears to transcend national, ethnic, racial, and class boundaries.

Theology with Spirit

Theology with Spirit
Author: Henry I. Lederle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2010-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780981952635

"Discloses the inner theo-logic of the movements that rocketed from obscurity to electrifying global growth in the 'century of the Spirit.' Deeply researched, its wide-angle history classifies these Spirit Movements originally, from the Azusa Street Revival to today's Third Wave and Word of Faith Movements. Theology with Spirit explains, reflects on, and evaluates key doctrines from today's renewal streams, from Spirit Baptism to eschatology and teachings on faith showing which stream will lead Holy Spirit renewal globally during the 21st century--and why. Read it so you too may flow with the Spirit"--Cover.

Charismatic Christianity in Finland, Norway, and Sweden

Charismatic Christianity in Finland, Norway, and Sweden
Author: Jessica Moberg
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-01-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3319696149

This is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license The history of Charismatic Christianity in the Nordic countries reaches as far back as Pentecostalism itself. The bounds of these categories remain a topic of discussion, but Nordic countries have played a vital role in developing this rapidly spreading form of world-wide Christianity. Until now, research on global Charismatic Christianity has largely overlooked the region. This book addresses and analyzes its historical and contemporary trajectories in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Through a selection of cases written by Nordic scholars from various disciplines, it demonstrates historical and contemporary diversity as well as interconnections between local, national, and global currents. Highlighting change and continuity, the anthology reveals new aspects of Charismatic Christianity.

An Introduction to Pentecostalism

An Introduction to Pentecostalism
Author: Allan Anderson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2013-10-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1107033993

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

The Rise of Network Christianity

The Rise of Network Christianity
Author: Brad Christerson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 019063569X

Why, when traditionally organized religious groups are seeing declining membership and participation, are networks of independent churches growing so explosively? Drawing on in-depth interviews with leaders and participants, The Rise of Network Christianity explains the social forces behind the fastest-growing form of Christianity in the U.S., which Brad Christerson and Richard Flory have labeled "Independent Network Charismatic." This form of Christianity emphasizes aggressive engagement with the supernatural-including healing, direct prophecies from God, engaging in "spiritual warfare" against demonic spirits--and social transformation. Christerson and Flory argue that macro-level social changes since the 1970s, including globalization and the digital revolution, have given competitive advantages to religious groups organized as networks rather than traditionally organized congregations and denominations. Network forms of governance allow for experimentation with controversial supernatural practices, innovative finances and marketing, and a highly participatory, unorthodox, and experiential faith, which is attractive in today's unstable religious marketplace. Christerson and Flory hypothesize that as more religious groups imitate this type of governance, religious belief and practice will become more experimental, more orientated around practice than theology, more shaped by the individual religious "consumer," and authority will become more highly concentrated in the hands of individuals rather than institutions. Network Christianity, they argue, is the future of Christianity in America.

2000 Years Of Charismatic Christianity

2000 Years Of Charismatic Christianity
Author: Eddie L Hyatt
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-09-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1599798077

DIVOverwhelming evidence reveals contemporary Christianity roots in Pentecost!/div

Practicing the Faith

Practicing the Faith
Author: Martin Lindhardt
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0857450484

Over the past decades, Pentecostal-charismatic Christianity has arguably become the fastest growing religious movement in the world. Distinguishing features of this variant of Christianity include formal ritual activities as well as informal, experiential, and ecstatic forms of worship. This book examines Pentecostal-charismatic ritual practice in different parts of the world, highlighting, among other things, the crucial role of ritual in creating religious communities and identities.

World Christian Encyclopedia

World Christian Encyclopedia
Author: David B. Barrett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 914
Release: 2001
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Here is the completely updated and greatly expanded new edition of a classic reference source--the comprehensive overview of the world's largest religion in all its many versions and in both its religious and secular contexts.Now in two volumes, the Encyclopedia presents and analyzes an unmatched wealth of information about the extent, status, and characteristics of twentieth-century Christianity worldwide. It takes full account of of Christianity's ecclesiastical branches, subdivisions, and denominations, and treats Christianity in relation to other faiths and the secular realm. It offers an unparalleled comparative study of churches and religions throughout the modern world.This new edition features a vast range of new and previously unpublished data on the current global situation of Christianity, on religion in general, and on the political, demographic, economic, and social characteristics of the world's cultures and peoples in 238 countries. Each volume is filled with essential information, from.

Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts
Author: Thomas R. Schreiner
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1535915218

What are the spiritual gifts? Do all Christians have them? Have the miraculous gifts ceased? The topic of spiritual gifts is often a point of contention among Christians. In Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter, Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner, a leading New Testament scholar, answers these questions. Schreiner shares his personal experience related to spiritual gifts, but more importantly, he unpacks what the Bible has to say about them. In doing so, he brings a spirit of humility and charity, reminding us that though spiritual gifts are important, we can have unity in Christ even where we disagree.

The Charismatic Movement

The Charismatic Movement
Author: Margaret M. Poloma
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1982
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Examines the history, ideology and organization of the charismatic movement.