TY - BOOK AU - Kay,William K. TI - Pentecostalism: a very short introduction SN - 9780199575152 (pbk.) AV - BR1644 .K39 2011 U1 - 270.82 KAY 23 PY - 2011/// CY - Oxford, New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Pentecostalism N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - http://www.openisbn.com/isbn/0199575150/ ER -