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Baker Publishing Group The Fire of Perfect Love
Book SynopsisYou Can Take Comfort in the Intensity of His LoveAs the world grows more hostile to the love and truth of Jesus, we need hearts that burn hotter than the fury of fear and persecution. And the secret to that kind of passion lies in a heart yielded to the fire of God''s perfect love. With warmth and piercing insight, global apostolic ministers Steven and Rene Springer help you embrace God''s purifying fire that will· captivate your heart· ignite power and purpose· reveal your true identity· bring forth boldness and cast out fear· fuel you for greater transformation and impactWhen you make fiery love the goal of your life, you won''t burn up and you won''t burn out. You will bring the transforming love of Jesus to your city, nation, and world with confidence and power.'God''s perfect love will invade your heart as you read this book, forever ruining you for lukewarm Chri
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Baker Publishing Group The Secret of the Anointing Accessing the Power
Book SynopsisJust as we all have a calling, we also have a measure of anointing--grace and power--to fulfill the good works God planned for us. With infectious, humble intensity, rising apostle Kathryn Krick shares how you can become a trusted vessel of God's anointing, equipping you to access the power that makes demons tremble and impart freedom, healing and deliverance.
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Baker Publishing Group The Supernatural Dimension of Dreams
Book SynopsisGrounded in biblical truth, this in-depth guide from prophetic leader Demontae Edmonds ushers you into a greater dimension of God's prophetic dream realm. Equipping you with practical tools for dream interpretation, he shows how God uses them to heal, bestow supernatural impartation, give direction and warnings, reveal mysteries--and more.
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Baker Publishing Group Your Mess Gods Miracle Study Guide
Book SynopsisA Study Guide Companion to Your Mess, God''s MiracleWhat if your pain and struggles were not punishments to endure--but opportunities to showcase God''s glory?Inspired by the story of the blind man in John 9, bestselling author and pastor Samuel Rodriguez shows us that sometimes Jesus makes your situation a muddy mess first--and out of that mess emerges a miracle. With biblical inspiration, scientific findings and true stories, Pastor Sam lays out the practical, hope-infused roadmap for anyone with the audacity to replace fear with faith, wash away the mud of the past and walk through their mess into God''s miracle.'A must-read for every believer for the hour we are in.'--JENTEZEN FRANKLIN, senior pastor, Free Chapel; New York Times bestselling author'You will never see your situation the same again. I was blessed by this book.'--DR. WILLIAM M. WILSON, president, Oral Roberts University
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Baker Publishing Group In Jesus Name
Book SynopsisWhoever Controls the Altar Controls the OutcomeThroughout Scripture, God''s leaders built altars where He met them in powerful, miraculous ways. God still longs to pour out His power at those altars. But we''ve been seduced away by worldly wisdom and man-made distractions and plans, leaving us ineffective against the evil sweeping across our land.With insight and humility, international leader and pastor Rick DuBose shows the path back to five forgotten altars--and ultimately, the path to your place in heaven''s throne room. Full of real-world application and encouraging inspiration, this book will help you· ignite a fire for effective prayer· stand your ground in five key areas · create a culture of prevailing prayer in your church· build spaces to repent, receive, and encounter GodIt''s time to storm the altars and pray with humble authority that moves heaven--and unleashes victory here on
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Baker Publishing Group - Baker Books Your Mission in Gods Army
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Baker Publishing Group Abiding in His Presence
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Baker Publishing Group Raising Prophetic Kids
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Baker Publishing Group Ecstatic Prophecy
Book SynopsisStacey Campbell, a respected teacher and regular and high-profile recipient of the gift of ecstatic prophecy, explains the ins and outs of this remarkable mode of prophecy.
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Baker Publishing Group Fighting for Your Prophetic Promises
Book SynopsisThe fulfillment of prophetic promises from God is not automatic. Here's how to make sure they're fulfilled--and to rightly understand the amazing prophetic gift.
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Baker Publishing Group There Is More The Secret to Experiencing Gods
Book SynopsisBestselling author helps believers truly understand how God's grace and presence empowers them to do more, change lives, and live in a supernatural way.
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Baker Publishing Group The Making of a Prophet Practical Advice for
Book SynopsisLeading prophetic voice Jennifer LeClaire offers expert advice on developing the prophetic gift, from the initial call through the intense "making" process into maturity.
£11.39
Baker Publishing Group Christ in You
Book SynopsisDon't settle for a defeated, powerless existence. Here's how to move beyond the limitations we place on ourselves and God, and live with passion, power, and purpose.
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Baker Publishing Group Reckless Devotion 365 Days Into the Heart of
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Baker Publishing Group Dreams and Visions Understanding and
Book SynopsisDoes God still speak through dreams and visions today? Absolutely, says Jane Hamon. In this updated edition of her bestselling book, Hamon unravels the scriptural meanings of dreams and visions and offers a 10-step process for interpretation. Learn the language God is using to show you his purposes for your life.
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Baker Publishing Group Heavy Rain
Book SynopsisAt this pivotal hour, when evil dominates the headlines and the media persecutes any dissenters, God is searching for men and women who will take a stand in his name. Even now, he is readying a heavy rain of revival. Here is the guidance you need to become a vessel that catches the downpour of the Spirit's rain--and helps release the Kingdom like a flood.
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Baker Publishing Group The Healing Breakthrough Creating an Atmosphere
Book SynopsisDo you wonder why people aren't being healed when you pray? From a biblical foundation, veteran healing minister Randy Clark shows you how to create an atmosphere of faith--and expect the results Scripture promises. This easy-to-follow, practical guide will help you grow in confidence and increase the likelihood of breakthrough.
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Baker Publishing Group The Breaker Anointing
Book SynopsisWe all face hard times--but our God is with us and for us. This expanded edition of Yoder's bestselling book will help you discover that the same God who led Moses is also leading you. He will break down any barrier that hinders his purposes. Learn how to boldly move forward in faith and watch him break open the way before you!
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Baker Publishing Group Hearing Gods Voice Today
Book SynopsisBestselling author James Goll takes you on an adventure into the heart of what it means to hear God, and how to do it. On this journey, both beginners and those who have been listening to God for years will explore biblical principles about prayer, starting from square one. Let this be the start of a lifestyle of hearing God in your daily life!
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Baker Publishing Group Keeping the Fire Discovering the Heart of True
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Baker Publishing Group Treasures in Dark Places
Book SynopsisCaptivating True Story of God''s Supernatural Love at WorkAs a child, Leanna''s young world pulsed with adventure, including emergency moves across the country in an old Dodge Dart with a dismantled airplane strapped to the roof.By age fifteen, she had become an equestrian champion with sights fixed on the Olympics. Then, in a series of stunning revelations, Jesus appeared to her and revolutionized her life. A few years later, not expecting to return alive, she wrote a will for her parents, left everything behind, and embarked for northern India with a one-way ticket and a mission: to rescue people trapped in darkness.This firsthand, often-supernatural account follows the rigors, heartaches, and miracles of a life propelled by faith into one of the poorest and darkest places on earth. Leanna''s fearless determination to shine Jesus'' light into the shadows--whether helping the destitute in small villages or reaching girls abused in the sex-trafficki
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Baker Publishing Group SpiritEmpowered Theology A Concise OneVolume
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Baker Publishing Group Singing the Scriptures
Book SynopsisIn the Bible, Moses sang. So did David, Mary, Paul, and many more. When we learn to sing God's words back to him, we align the deepest spaces of our hearts with the deepest places of his. You don't need to know how to read music or even sing in tune. All you need is Scripture and a willingness to engage God in song--and you will experience breakthrough.
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Baker Publishing Group The Handbook for the End Times
Book SynopsisHopeful Message for the Days Ahead from a Bestselling AuthorThe future of this planet has never looked bleaker . . . or brighter.The darkest time in all of history, as well as the most brilliant for the people of God, lies before us. Jesus'' own words about the wheat and the weeds warn us of this: 'Let both grow together until the harvest.'In a hopeful, inspiring call to action, bestselling author and pastor Don Finto challenges believers the world over to become radical, God-empowering, miracle-working, people-rescuing followers of Jesus as the final harvest nears. Delving into Scripture, he shows how we can prepare for the exciting possibilities of the days ahead, including how to press into the light, shine more brightly in the deepening darkness, protect ourselves during the ultimate Passover, watch for the signs of Jesus'' return, wrestle for victory, and more!Evil may be on the rise. But even greater is God''s army--and our
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Baker Publishing Group Raising GiantKillers Participants Guide Releasing
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Baker Publishing Group Raising GiantKillers Leaders Guide
Book SynopsisWith honesty, humor, and keen biblical insight, bestselling authors Bill and Beni Johnson help you discover the keys to successful parenting in God''s kingdom. 'Parents, we rule for the purpose of protection, but we also serve with the purpose of empowering,' they write. 'We want to release our children into their destiny--that''s the privilege of parenting.'In these pages you will gain the wisdom, kingdom concepts, and practical tools you need to help raise your children to their best. You''ll discover how to parent to their uniqueness, gifts, and strengths, as well as how you can demonstrate and reveal who God is to your kids. The authors also address pressing issues parents face today, including how to · be fully engaged in hearing what the Lord is saying over each child· maintain relationship and discipline· develop character· train your children for worship· fan the flame of what God has put in th
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Baker Publishing Group 10 Prophetic Values for Today
Book SynopsisYou Were Created to Know the Shepherd''s Voice--and Speak His Words to the WorldThis is a pivotal time in the Body of Christ: As the world tumbles into darkness, credibility issues have arisen within the prophetic movement, causing believers to be disillusioned, frustrated and unsure whom to trust.Yet God is speaking more clearly than ever before. Are we willing--and able--to listen?Full of hope and practical insights, this book brings you back to the basics of how to hear and speak the words of God. By digging into 10 biblical, prophetic values, Pastor James Levesque shows how cultivating qualities like perseverance, hope and generosity will help you hear God clearly and accurately--and represent Him with integrity.In these unprecedented times, His voice must be our guide, and His Word must be our lamp. And as you follow where He leads, you will speak peace to the enemy''s storms and be the light the world so desperately needs.
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Baker Publishing Group Raising GiantKillers Releasing Your Childs Divine
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Baker Publishing Group Operating in the Power of Gods Grace
Book SynopsisGrounded in Scripture, global apostolic leader Robert Henderson shows how accessible the grace of God is by identifying the benefits and how it will help you overcome hardship, increase in fruitfulness, live in strength and more. God is ready to pour out His unmerited favor on His children--it is up to us to be willing to receive it.
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Baker Publishing Group The Mind of God
Book SynopsisHow do believers answer the world's cries for help in a way that reflects God's heart of compassion? Bill Johnson offers keys straight from Scripture to help believers understand the long-term strategy of God's wisdom and the immediacy of his miracle-working power, so that we can have eternal impact and live with significance in the here and now.
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Baker Publishing Group Discernment
Book SynopsisWe are called to be Kingdom influencers--to discern the times in which we live, to discern the moving of the Holy Spirit, and to discern angels and demons. With extensive expertise and decades of experience, prophetic leader Jane Hamon advises you on how to operate in greater spiritual authority and walk in wisdom as you help build God's Kingdom on earth.
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Baker Publishing Group Why Am I Not Healed
Book SynopsisTwo common questions generally rise to the surface for those seeking healing: Is it God''s will to heal? And is it God''s will to heal me?From his personal story of suffering with coronary artery disease, to the loss of his sister to cancer, and his daughter''s diagnosis of arthritis at a young age, Pastor Glen Berteau approaches these life-altering events with firsthand insight and revelation. He explains how, even in the most challenging circumstances, God can turn the worst into the best and use it all for our good.By countering seventeen hindrances to prayer for healing, Pastor Berteau breaks through possible misunderstanding regarding God''s good intentions for his children. This book can initiate in your heart the faith that moves mountains--why settle for anything less?
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Baker Publishing Group A Heart on Fire You Are Chosen to Change the
Book SynopsisWith insight and encouragement, pastor and revivalist Glen Berteau shares key truths to help you confront the status quo and stir up the supernatural power God has placed in you. You were forged tear down strongholds, eradicate hatred, bring dead things to life, and live a faith without limits. It's time to get fired up for what God can do through you.
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Baker Publishing Group Slaying the Giant of Fear And Releasing the Roar
Book SynopsisFear is a giant that shouts at us from the battle lines of our lives--a giant adorned in seemingly impenetrable armor. Krissy Nelson dives into the story of David and Goliath, uncovering supernatural weapons David used to slay the giant of fear, and explores how you can position yourself to defeat your fears. It's time to run boldly toward freedom!
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Baker Publishing Group The Power of the Decree Releasing the Authority
Book SynopsisThe spiritual exercise of making decrees is one of the most vital forms of intercession. Decreeing builds our faith and transforms our lives. In this powerful book, bestselling author Patricia King helps readers counter problems with God's Word, speak truth into reality, and more. Accept the challenge to pray the words of Scripture boldly!
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Baker Publishing Group Rekindle the Altar Fire Making a Place for Gods
Book SynopsisGod's altar--a place of pure and wholehearted worship where our holy God can meet us--is vital to our personal lives, our churches, and our nations so that we can be strengthened for every good work. In this influential call, readers are invited to find their way to rebuild the place of God's presence to have their lives, prayer, and worship transformed.
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Baker Publishing Group Your Highest Calling Discover the Secret
Book SynopsisFrom the beginning, God planned for mankind to live on the earth and fulfill a great purpose. Standing firmly on biblical truth, Bishop Hamon explores that great purpose, and tackles the hard issues believers face. It is only as we understand the process through which God conforms us to the likeness of his Son that we accomplish our highest calling.
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Baker Publishing Group Unshackled Breaking the Strongholds of Your Past
Book SynopsisSoul wounds affect each of us, and when we seek inner healing but don't close demonic doorways to the enemy, we mask the issue temporarily and may find ourselves in more bondage than before. In this book, deliverance minister Kathy DeGraw uses biblical insights and real-life examples to show you how to attain freedom from the bondages that keep you shackled.
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Baker Publishing Group Paul and the Miraculous
Book SynopsisHow can we explain the difference between the 'miraculous' Christianity expressed in the Gospels and the nearly miracle-free Christianity of Paul? In this historically informed study, senior New Testament scholar Graham Twelftree challenges the view that Paul was primarily a thinker and reimagines him as an apostle of Jesus for whom the miraculous was of profound importance. Highlighting often-overlooked material in Paul''s letters, Twelftree offers a fresh consideration of what the life and work of Paul might teach us about miracles in early Christianity and sheds light on how early Christians lived out their faith.Table of ContentsContentsPart 1: Paul1. Who Was Paul?Part 2: Paul's Inheritance2. Jews and the Miraculous3. Prophets, Prophecy, and the Miraculous4. Proselytizing, Propaganda, and the Miraculous5. The Christianity Paul InheritedPart 3: Paul's Testimony6. The Experience of Paul7. The Ministry of PaulPart 4: Paul's Interpreters8. Luke: Paul's Earliest Interpreter9. The Remembered PaulPart 5: Paul and the Miraculous10. The Paul of History and the Apostle of FaithIndexes
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Baker Publishing Group The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke
Book SynopsisThis cogent and thought-provoking study of Luke as a charismatic theologian challenges traditional Protestants to reexamine the impact of Pentecost. Now revised and updated.Table of ContentsForeword by Mark Allan PowellPreface to the Second Edition1. The Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts2. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament3. The Holy Spirit in the Gospel of Luke4. The Holy Spirit at Pentecost5. The Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles6. The Charismatic Theology of St. LukeIndexes
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Thinking in Tongues Pentecostal Contributions to Christian Philosophy 1 Pentecostal Manifestos
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University of Nebraska Press Upward Not Sunwise Resonant Rupture in Navajo
Book SynopsisExplores an influential and growing neo-Pentecostal movement among Native Americans characterized by evangelical Christian theology, charismatic “spirit-filled” worship, and decentralized Native control. Kimberly Jenkins Marshall has been researching the Oodlání movement since 2006 and presents the first book-length study of Navajo neo-Pentecostalism.Trade Review"Marshall's book is based on several years of ethnographic research in Navajo communities in the southwestern United States. The only lengthy study of Navajo Pentecostalism that has been published to date, it deftly tackles the problem of rupture and continuity among Pentecostal converts, and shows that Navajo Pentecostals reject, reinterpret, remake, and conserve traditional beliefs and practices in intricate and sometimes conflicting ways. Marshall pursues a pioneering approach to indigenous Pentecostalism that will interest folklorists."—Ethan Sharp, Journal of Folklore Research"The weighty contributions of Upward, Not Sunwise extend far beyond the tent-filled deserts of the Navajo Nation, deeply enriching the study of indigenous Christianity in a number of important ways."—Mark Clatterbuck, Pacific Historical Review“Marshall’s ethnography is refreshingly engaging as it explores the complexities of contemporary neo-Pentecostalism among Navajos in the Navajo Nation. It adds a much-needed chapter about the diversity of religious experiences among Navajos and speaks to larger issues about global Christianity.”—Anthony K. Webster, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Texas, Austin, and author of Intimate Grammars: An Ethnography of Navajo Poetry “Upward, Not Sunwise offers a fresh perspective on religious acculturation in an indigenous context. This book is unequaled for its contemporary analysis of Native people’s agency within Christian evangelical movements.”—David Shorter, professor in the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at the University of California, Los Angeles, and author of We Will Dance Our Truth: Yaqui History in Yoeme PerformancesTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Note on Transcriptions Introduction: Resonant Rupture 1. The Oodlání Movement: Revivals, Research, and Relationships 2. Under the Tent: The Resonant Rupture of Ritual 3. Háálá Ayóo Diyin: The Resonant Rupture of Language 4. “God Never Listened to Country”: The Resonant Rupture of Music 5. Dancing in the Spirit: The Resonant Rupture of Nonhuman Actors 6. Embodying Healing: The Resonant Rupture of Faith Healing Conclusion: Resonant Rupture, Sovereignty, and Global Pentecostalism Notes References Index
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University of Nebraska Press Upward Not Sunwise
Book SynopsisExplores an influential and growing neo-Pentecostal movement among Native Americans characterized by evangelical Christian theology, charismatic “spirit-filled” worship, and decentralized Native control. Kimberly Jenkins Marshall has been researching the Oodlání movement since 2006 and presents the first book-length study of Navajo neo-Pentecostalism.Trade Review"Marshall's book is based on several years of ethnographic research in Navajo communities in the southwestern United States. The only lengthy study of Navajo Pentecostalism that has been published to date, it deftly tackles the problem of rupture and continuity among Pentecostal converts, and shows that Navajo Pentecostals reject, reinterpret, remake, and conserve traditional beliefs and practices in intricate and sometimes conflicting ways. Marshall pursues a pioneering approach to indigenous Pentecostalism that will interest folklorists."—Ethan Sharp, Journal of Folklore Research"The weighty contributions of Upward, Not Sunwise extend far beyond the tent-filled deserts of the Navajo Nation, deeply enriching the study of indigenous Christianity in a number of important ways."—Mark Clatterbuck, Pacific Historical Review“Marshall’s ethnography is refreshingly engaging as it explores the complexities of contemporary neo-Pentecostalism among Navajos in the Navajo Nation. It adds a much-needed chapter about the diversity of religious experiences among Navajos and speaks to larger issues about global Christianity.”—Anthony K. Webster, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Texas, Austin, and author of Intimate Grammars: An Ethnography of Navajo Poetry “Upward, Not Sunwise offers a fresh perspective on religious acculturation in an indigenous context. This book is unequaled for its contemporary analysis of Native people’s agency within Christian evangelical movements.”—David Shorter, professor in the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at the University of California, Los Angeles, and author of We Will Dance Our Truth: Yaqui History in Yoeme PerformancesTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Note on Transcriptions Introduction: Resonant Rupture 1. The Oodlání Movement: Revivals, Research, and Relationships 2. Under the Tent: The Resonant Rupture of Ritual 3. Háálá Ayóo Diyin: The Resonant Rupture of Language 4. “God Never Listened to Country”: The Resonant Rupture of Music 5. Dancing in the Spirit: The Resonant Rupture of Nonhuman Actors 6. Embodying Healing: The Resonant Rupture of Faith Healing Conclusion: Resonant Rupture, Sovereignty, and Global Pentecostalism Notes References Index
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University of Pennsylvania Press Faith in Flux
Book SynopsisPentecostalismAfrica's fastest growing form of Christianityis known for displacing that which came before. Yet anthropologist Devaka Premawardhana witnessed neither massive growth nor dramatic rupture in the part of Mozambique where he worked. His research opens a new paradigm for the study of global Christianity, one centered on religious fluidity and existential mobility, and on how indigenous traditions remain vibrant and influentialeven in the lives of converts.In Faith in Flux, Premawardhana narrates a range of everyday hardships faced by a rural Makhuwa-speaking peoplesnakebites and elephant invasions, chronic illnesses and recurring wars, disputes within families and conflicts with the stateto explore how wellbeing sometimes entails not stability but mobility. In their ambivalent response to Pentecostalism, as in their historical resistance to sedentarization and other modernizing projects, the Makhuwa reveal crucial insights about what it is to be human: about cTrade Review"This fascinating and unique book is the result of Devaka Premawardhana'sjourney of nearly one year to explore the local response to the recent arrivalof Pentecostal churches in northern Mozambique . . . [A] rich and inspiring book, which should be read by anyone interested in African Studies and anthropology of Christianity." * African Studies Review *"Who would have thought that a book set in the middle of what is considered a quite remote location even in Mozambique-the Makhuwa area of Niassa Province-could so eloquently address important concerns relating to Pentecostalism and the enigma of change in Africa, in anthropology, and more generally? This gem of a book executes such a challenging task in highly original ways . . . [B]eautifully and compellingly written . . . Premawardhana has written a book that should-and will-have a broad impact." * Journal of Religion in Africa *"Literatures tied to themes of migration, refugees, religious conversion, and phenomenology are all brought to bear expertly. Analysis of the fluidity of rural Mozambicans' relationship to Pentecostal churches and teachings is enriched with sparing application of well-chosen theories. The author accomplishes this with nuance, and utmost respect for the human experiences that command his attention." * International Journal of African Historical Studies *"Beautifully and brilliantly written . . . an existential ethnography of the Makhuwa people of Northern Mozambique, a meditation on colonialism, globalization, modernity and the nature of Pentecostalism, a critique of cultural theory, and a fascinating narrative of 'snakebites and elephant invasions, chronic illnesses and recurring wars, disputes within families and conflicts with the state.'" * Nova Religio *"This book, no doubt, adds new, unique, and refreshing insight to the ever-growing research and publications on Pentecostalism. Not only does it examine Pentecostalism in a place where it had not been studied extensively, it does so by means of time-tested anthropological methods and theoretical frameworks. This unique approach and the vivid and enthralling narrative style make this book a must-read." * Journal of World Christianity *""Faith in Flux reminds us how intensive fieldwork and rich ethnography are not only what define anthropology but also what anthropologists draw on to challenge theoretical assumptions and make their voices heard in scholarly debates . . . Faith in Flux should be recommended not only to scholars of Christianity and Africanists but also to undergraduate and graduate students of anthropology."" * Anthropological Quarterly *"Premawardhana's book is a pleasure to read, as he seamlessly weaves the theoretical discussion into his intriguing vignettes. He discusses his own presence and reception with the people among whom he lived in a way that established credible ethnographic authority. Whether the reader is interested in constructions of conversion, Christianity and cultural adaptation, or the impact of transnational Pentecostalism in local communities, Premawardhana's work provides a valuable and detailed case study." * Pneuma *"Faith in Flux brilliantly realizes the potential of ethnography not only to illuminate other lifeworlds but to offer incisive critiques of current theoretical assumptions in religious studies and the social sciences. In lucid and enthralling prose, Devaka Premawardhana takes us deep into the world of the Makhuwa, offering new ways in which global Christianity, tradition, mobility, conversion, and social change may be understood." * Michael Jackson, author of How Lifeworlds Work: Emotionality, Sociality, and the Ambiguity of Being *"Faith in Flux is a beautifully written and theoretically novel book that focuses on a geographical area that has been severely neglected in the anthropological record. Devaka Premawardhana amply illustrates the idea that radical renewal is neither foreign to traditional societies nor necessarily a byproduct of globalization, modernization, or Pentecostal conversion." * Ilana van Wyk, University of Cape Town *"Intersecting the study of Pentecostalism, modernity, and globalization with insights from existential anthropology, especially bodily dispositions toward mobility, Faith in Flux is a book that will no doubt lead anthropologists of Christianity to view their own work in a new light. Devaka Premawardhana challenges scholars to rethink the idea of religious conversion as a profound rupture with the past." * Sonia Silva, Skidmore College *Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I. Othama—To Move Chapter 1. A Fugitive People Chapter 2. Between the River and the Road PART II. Ohiya ni Ovolowa—To Leave and to Enter Chapter 3. Border Crossings Chapter 4. Two Feet In, Two Feet Out PART III. Okhalano—To Be With Chapter 5. A Religion of Her Own? Chapter 6. Moved by the Spirit Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index Acknowledgments
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New York University Press Divine Callings Understanding the Call to
Book SynopsisOne of the few books to detail what African-American ministers who claim a calling say they experienceTrade Review"Pitts work provides a strong sociological analysis of the call to ministry that is engaging for scholars of religion, theologians, and sociologists." * Religious Studies Review *"His work provides us with the intellectual space to think about how people with other intersectional statuses, like being gay or lesbian, may navigate proscriptions against access to positions of authority within institutions that formally deny them access. This book is an excellent complement to Pitts previous work" * Social Forces *"I strongly recommend Divine Callings...it's a great read that pushes scholars of religion to be more rigorous...and a must read for anyone studying or just intellectually interested in religious experience, the religious work of clergy, or clergy identity." * Sociology of Religion *"A valuable book on religious identity enactment and legitimation processes that establish religious authority...highly recommended." -- G. Marti * CHOICE *"Divine Callingsoffers a comprehensive qualitative analysis of clergy in the Church of God in Christ that expands studies of clerical identity beyond the normative markers of ordination and formal education. This book, then, is necessary reading for scholars interested in social scientific approaches to religion in general and Christian clergy studies in particular." -- Margarita Simon Guillory * American Journal of Sociology *"A beautifully written and profoundly sensitive exploration of the meaning of ministry as labor and calling. It stands not only as a highly original empirical treatment of the Church of God in Christ, but as an important theoretical statement in the sociologies of religion and professions.Divine Callings will be read and discussed for many years to come." -- Omar McRoberts,University of Chicago"In an educational credentialing world, Richard Pitt takes us deep into an alternative reality—clergy by calling and anointing. A riveting read, this is serious social science that enlightens as it engages." -- Michael O. Emerson,author of Black and White in Christian AmericaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 The Church of God in Christ: Pentecostal History, Doctrine, and Polity 2 "Heard a Voice from Heaven Say": Calling Narratives among Black Pentecostals 3 "All the World's a Stage": How Congregations Create the Called 4 "A Stutter And A Stick": The (Non-) Value of Educational Credentialing 5 "Don't Quit Your Day Job": Redefining Religious Work 6 "Chew the Meat and Spit Out the Bones": Negotiating Women's Clerical Identity 7 Legitimating New Understandings of Ministry and the Clergy Appendix Notes References Index About the Author
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University of Alabama Press Pentecostalism in Urban Oaxaca
Book SynopsisA timely feminist ethnography set in a Pentecostal church community in Oaxaca de Juarez. Based on extensive fieldwork, Ramirez skillfully melds medical anthropology with cultural analysis to reveal the Pentecostal movement's dynamics in the contexts of faith healing, marital relations, and economic prosperity.
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Duke University Press William J. Seymour and the Origins of Global
Book SynopsisIn 1906, William J Seymour (1870-1922) preached Pentecostal revival at the Azusa Street mission in Los Angeles. This book provides an insight into the life and ministry of Seymour, the Azusa Street revival, and Seymour's influence on global Pentecostal origins.Trade Review“The author convincingly portrays Seymour, an African American with little formal education, at the vital center of Pentecostalism, influencing scores of ministers and missionaries who passed through his mission or read his Apostolic Faith newspaper. . . . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty.” -- W. B. Bedford * Choice *“Readers deeply steeped in the historiographical fights over the relative influence of Seymour versus other figures will find here about as close to a definitive account as one is going to get. But even those who just want to learn about Pentecostalism’s early days generally, and perhaps don’t have a dog in the historiographical and in-church fight, will benefit greatly from the author’s strongly argued, impeccably researched, and cogently written account. This is church history at its best.” -- Paul Harvey * Canadian Journal of History *"Espinosa’s detailed and careful analysis of Seymour’s role in the internal and external dynamics of the early Pentecostal movement explains much about its crucial decisions, and the contemporary strengths and weaknesses of this branch of Christianity." -- Hans Krabbendam * History *“Espinosa provides an appropriate challenge to evaluate the radical countercultural, socially transgressive nature of Azusa and the opportunity that such transgressive space gave to an emerging Pentecostalism.” -- Zachary Michael Tackett * Pneuma *Table of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xix Acknowledgments xxi Timeline xxiii Introduction. Definitions and 100 Years of Historiography on Seymour 1 Part I. Biography 1. American Pentecostal Origins: Parham and Seymour 41 3. Moses and Mecca: Seymour, Azusa, and Global Origins 69 4. God Makes No Difference in Color: Azusa's Transgressive Social Space 96 5. Wrecking the Spirit of Azusa: Grumbling and the Road to Decline 109 6. Race War in the Churches: Promoting Peace by Taking the Initiative 126 7. We Don't Believe in Relics: Seymour in Ignominy 143 Conclusion. Holy Restlessness and Cracking Bottles 149 Part II. Documentary History of William J. Seymour, The Azusa Street Revival, and Global Pentecostal Origins A. Seymour's Spiritual Writings from the Apostolic Faith, 1906-08 161 B. Seymour's Doctrines and Discipline Minister's Manual (1915) 216 C. Azusa Street Revival Accounts in the Apostolic Faith, 1906-08 301 D. Historical Overviews and Testimonies of Seymour and the Azusa Revival 309 E. Critics of Seymour and the Revival 372 F. Writings of Charles Fox Parham 380 Notes 389 Bibliography 411 Index 429
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