Pentecostalism : a very short introduction /

Kay, William K.

Pentecostalism : a very short introduction / William K. Kay. - xiv, 145 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 18 cm - Very short introductions ; 255 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-136) and index.

Origins and characteristics --
The United States --
Across the world --
Glossolalia, healing, prosperity, and spiritual warfare --
Churches and beliefs about the end of time --
Megachurches, cells, and progressive Pentecostalism --
Race, ecumenism, and politics --
Studies and surveys.

Despite secular trends in many western countries, religion continues to be a powerful force globally. The Pentecostal movement began early in the 20th century and there are now almost 450 million supporters around the world. Despite this, it is riddled with prejudice and misinformation. William K. Kay reveals the truth about Pentecostalism.

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Pentecostalism.

BR1644 / .K39 2011

270.82 KAY / 009247