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Book Synopsis'Immensely impressive both in its handling of primary sources and in its knowledge of the literature of the subject ... one of the first really scholarly documentations of Pentecostal belief and practice' (Church Times).

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Book SynopsisGet an upper hand over the power of the Enemy! Deliverance.  Casting out demons.  These are often controversial subjects among Christ-followers, when in fact, they were regular parts of Jesus’ earthly ministry.  If we want to truly follow Jesus and experience the fullness of His Kingdom power, we need to be ready to confront the powers of darkness… victoriously! Unfortunately, many Christians regularly deal with demonic torment and oppression.  In Discerning and Destroying the Works of Satan, Kathy DeGraw presents a powerful blueprint for victory in this easy-to-follow and relational approach to spiritual warfare.  You will receive freedom in Christ and then discover how to use your Kingdom authority to deliver others from the bonds of darkness! You will discover how to: Operate prophetic disc

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Book SynopsisDiscover God’s order to moving in the gifts of the Spirit!Believers are called to authentically demonstrate both the character of Jesus and the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives. Unfortunately, parts of the church are unwilling to encourage the operation of the Holy Spirit’s empowering gifts for fear of creating disorder and chaos.Greg Mohr contends that the Biblical mandate for all believers is to move in the regular, supernatural demonstration of the Spirit’s gifts.Flowing in the Supernatural offers practical instruction and liberating guidance for operating in the gifts of the Spirit, according to their Biblical order.Discover how to… Recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life Exercise spiritual gifts in personal and corporate settings Unlock the hidden power of the baptism of the Holy Spirit When we move safely within the boundaries o

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to prophecy, how can we discern if the words being spoken are true, false, or wrong? God is calling His people to press into a higher realm of revelation, so that the words they share come from Heaven, not from their flesh, soul, or other sources. Hank Kunneman is a trusted father and mentor in the prophetic community. In this landmark book, he teaches you to speak prophetic words that carry thunder from Heaven’s Throne Room! Learn to communicate messages from God with precision and accuracy—carrying the Father’s heart as you carry His secrets. In this timely book you will learn…  To discern the three realms of information—the earth realm, the occult realm, and the Throne Room realm.  How prophetic words are important in the course of world events, in times of crisis, and in challenging times.  To draw closer to the One seated on the Throne to increase in

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical, supernatural blueprint for every believer to step into greater demonstrations of God's glory.All of Heaven is poised to pour out upon those who are willing to overflow with glory and change the world.While Christians wait expectantly for the moment of this Heavenly release, God is waiting for a willing vessel to step forward. Will you say, “yes”?Accessing the Greater Glory is a prophetic summons, birthed in Israel, and revealed through divine encounter. In this powerful book, Seer, Ana Werner, and Prophetic Teacher, Larry Sparks call readers to access this greater glory and release it into their sphere of influence.You will discover: the one thing that attracts the fire of God to your life.  the ancient keys to living saturated in the manifest presence of God.  the secrets to cleansing the 'bloodline of Christianity' and restoring the supernatural.

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Book SynopsisMiracles, signs, and wonders can be a normal part of your everyday life. To walk in this kind of supernatural lifestyle, we must first be immersed in the fire of the Holy Spirit—a powerful encounter with the living Presence of God Himself! Dr. Francis J. Sizer’s life has been marked by these types of power encounters with God. It was through these experiences that his eyes were opened to the reality of the supernatural realm, where we can partner with God to see His Kingdom released with power! In these pages, Dr. Sizer offers teaching that will empower you to:  Position yourself for new dimensions of Holy Spirit encounters. Draw near to God by functioning in your New Testament priestly identity. Stand victoriously against the spiritual attacks that come with power encounters. Partner with God’s apostolic plan for Holy Spirit outpouring.    

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Book SynopsisThis is a significant in-depth study that explores the cultural context of the religious experience of West Indian immigrant communities. Whereas most studies to date have focussed on how immigrants settle in their new home contexts, Janice A. McLean-Farrell argues for a more comprehensive perspective that takes into account the importance of religion and the role of both home' and the host' contexts in shaping immigrant lives in the Diaspora. West Indian Pentecostals: Living Their Faith in New York and London explores how these three elements (religion, the home' and host' contexts) influence the ethnic-religious identification processes of generations of West Indian immigrants. Using case studies from the cities of New York and London, the book offers a critical cross-national comparison into the complex and indirect ways the historical, socio-economic, and political realities in diaspora contribute to both the identification processes and the missional' practices of immigrantTrade ReviewMcLean-Farrell’s gift to readers is a fascinating glimpse into the intergenerational and cross-national religious and ethnic identities of a 'new' black diaspora population. Her work is a timely and valuable contribution to the growing literature on the religious lives of migrants and their descendants, and will be a resource to readers of global Pentecostalism, black spirituality, migration and mission, and the religious lives of the new second generation. * Sociology of Religion *The book provides a detailed interpretation of Pentecostalism from the perspectives of the West Indian peoples. The work written by a well knowledgeable scholar and informed by many years of field work is a major addition to research on Pentecostalism as a local and global phenomenon. This work will be of interest to many scholars who are engaged in comparative studies of diaspora traditions, particularly as they relate to new forms of Christianity in contemporary society. A must read for scholars of religion and anthropology. * Jacob K. Olupona, Professor of African and African American Studies, Harvard University and Professor of African Religion, Harvard Divinity School, USA *Studies in Immigrant Christianity have become an important part of reflections on the development of the faith as a non-Western religion. In this volume Janice Maclean-Farrell provides an insider perspective on an issue that has contributed immensely to the nature of Christianity as a world religion. Most of the studies on immigrant Christianity have focused on Africa but here in this volume we have one of the handful that reflects on those experiences from a West Indies perspective. The thoughts and experiences that Janice brings together here are therefore genuinely “emic” and she does so graciously without undermining the academic intensity required from a book of this nature. * J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Baeta-Grau Professor of African Christianity and Pentecostalism, Trinity Theological Seminary, Ghana *The book provides a new and interesting explanation of one of the most important developments on the socio-cultural landscape of Britain in the past seven or eight decades. It makes a well-argued contribution to the growing literature on immigrant-led trans-national Pentecostal practices in major cities. Its specific focus on West Indian Pentecostals in London and New York and its heavy reliance on detailed empirical data make it an important and unique contribution. * Abel Ugba, Senior Lecturer of Journalism, University of East London, UK *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Formation: Ethnic and Religious Identities within the West Indian Context 3. Island Dreams and Diaspora Realities: Migration, Translation and the Formation of West Indian Pentecostal Churches 4. Finding Space: Identification among First-Generation West Indian Immigrants 5. Creating Space: Identity Construction among West Indian Immigrant Youth 6. Led by the Spirit: Mission within West Indian Pentecostal Churches 7. Conclusion: Living their Faith Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisNow is the Time to Embrace God''s Revival FiresManifestations of God''s presence and power are known to have swept the world in past revivals with amazing healings and miracles. But today, how often do we see God?s mighty power? Now, more than ever, we need the refreshing of the Lord.In Quest for Revival, international Bible teacher and revival historian, Ron McIntosh uncovers key truths of the marvelous moves of God and shares insights to ignite the revival fires in your life today. Ron draws on the victories and failures of past revivalists including John Alexander Dowie, Smith Wigglesworth, William Seymour, Kathryn Kuhlman, and more to reveal how you can: Recognize the seasons of revival Activate the power of prevailing prayer Understand the role of repentance for a nation Utilize the force of divine momentum Experience fresh communion with the Holy Spirit It may seem like darkness is overtaking the world, but God?s tremendous power is about to break loose! Discover how you can join God?s plan to dispel the darkness and ignite the glorious fires of revival.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores how Pentecostal meaning-full worship frees people into a cosmic liturgy that wills humanity to Pentecost.A liturgical turn has marked recent Pentecostal studies, producing a growing body of liturgical theologies. This cutting edge work analyses four theologians at its forefront: Tanya Riches, Daniela Augustine, Chris E.W. Green, and Wolfgang Vondey. It does so through a liturgy as primary theology approach, which defines liturgy as the church at prayer. Here, Rice shows how Pentecostal experience clarifies liturgy as the church at prayer on the altar. Drawing from critical discourse analysis, continental philosophy, and Aristotelian wisdom, this incisive book proceeds by narrating a healing soteriology that makes humanity willed to the common good signified by Pentecost. Working from Walter Hollenweger's insights on the ecumenical promise of Pentecostal liturgy, Rice identifies inclusivity, liberative spirituality, Majority World epistemology

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Book SynopsisWolfgang Vondey is Professor of Christian Theology and Pentecostal Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.Trade ReviewThe church has domesticated Pentecost! According to Vondey, modern-day Pentecostal Christianity has privatised and personalized Pentecost, comfortably establishing itself in the language of individualism, power and prosperity. The modern church prefers a theology of itself as symbolizing wholeness and unity. The scandal of Pentecost is that it was in its inconsistencies and struggles that the church emerged as a symbol of the brokenness and the transformation of humanity in all its dimensions. The modern church owns the Spirit. The forgotten scandal of Pentecost, according to Vondey, is that the church burst into public life. The scandal is that the Spirit was given to all flesh. The scandal of this important and finely argued book is that it challenges the church to be the scandal of Pentecost. * Graham H. Twelftree, London School of Theology, UK *In this insightful book, Wolfgang Vondey offers the Christian community a way of restoring the integral link between the scandal of the crucified God and the feast of Pentecost. He carefully shows how, in distancing ourselves from the public scandal recorded in Acts 2, Christians have both diminished and domesticated the message of the full gospel. Moreover, Vondey offers a Spirit-baptized public ecclesiology that embraces the public outrage of the Spirit’s visitation upon all flesh as both necessary and redemptive. * Cheryl Johns, United Theological Seminary, USA *The contribution of Pentecostal theologians to the ecumenical gift exchange of Christian dogmatics continues to accelerate. Vondey’s careful and sophisticated study of the abiding scandal of the Spirit’s outpouring greatly enriches our biblical, hermeneutical, doctrinal, and apologetic confrontation with the reality of Pentecost and all its manifold consequences for the continuing public life of the church today. * Philip G. Ziegler, University of Aberdeen, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 The Church as Public Symbol Chapter 2 The Scandal as Origin of the Public Church Chapter 3 Drunkenness: The Aesthetics of the Public Spirit Chapter 4 Tongues: The Languages of the Public World Chapter 5 Flesh: The Incarnation of the Public Church Chapter 6 Power: The Public Ritual of Pentecost Chapter 7 Witness: The Public Symbol of Humanity Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis work questions whether the spread of Protestantism in Latin America has reinforced an authoritarian political culture or deepened nascent democracy. It explores the impact religious affiliation has on political activity and how different political systems impact religious observance.Trade ReviewTimothy Steigenga's work leads us to the juncture of important future studies. Its provocative and meticulous conclusions, laid out cleanly without rhetorical flourishes or over-reaching analysis, suggest exciting new venues for research in ecumenical political behavior, gender analysis, and in religious behavior in civil society. * American Political Science Review *This is an excellent study. . . Steigenga has produced a thoughtful, complex, and nuanced analysis of a major development in contemporary Central and Latin America. * Journal of Church and State *This book is carefully researched and offers new insights for both political scientists and scholars of religion. It will make an excellent teaching resource for an advanced level course. * Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review *In showing how the link between religion and politics is meditated by multiple factors, The Politics of the Spirit makes a valuable contribution...Beyond providing good accounts of the histroy and current state of Protestantism in Guatemala and Costa Rica, The Politics of the Spirit enriches our theoretical and methodological conversations about the changing face of religion in the Americas. -- Manuel A. Vasquez, University of Florida * Latin American Studies *Timothy Steigenga adds important quantitative and comparative dimensions to our knowledge of Protestantism in Latin America without sacrificing a nuanced understanding of religion as a sociopolitical variable gained from earlier work. He stresses the influence of national context—often invisible in case studies—while also attempting to capture the microlevel aspects of religious belief all too often lost in large surveys. He sheds new light on the complexity of predicting the ways in which the pentecostalization of religious belief will affect Latin American society and politics. -- Carol Ann Drogus, Hamilton CollegeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface: The Significance of Religion in Political Life Chapter 2 Introduction: Invasion of the Sects or Heralds of the New Reformation? Protestants and Politics in Latin America Chapter 3 Catholics and Protestants in Central America: Understanding Context and Explaining Evangelical Growth Chapter 4 The Politics of Religious Affiliation: Testing a Model Chapter 5 Guatemala: From Missionaries to Presidents in Central America's Most Protestant Nation. Chapter 6 Costa Rica: Religion and Politics in a Context of Democratic Reform Chapter 7 The Religious Politics of Gender: Orthodoxy, Patriarchy and Machismo. Chapter 8 Conclusion: The Politics of the Spirit: The Political Implications of Pentecostalized Religion

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Book SynopsisThe Politics of the Spirit is a masterful study of the political effects of evangelical Protestantism in Central America. Timothy Steigenga''s thoughtfully crafted work questions whether the spread of Protestantism in Latin America has reinforced authoritarian elements in political culture or deepened nascent democracy. Steigenga provides a thorough review of the literature on religion and politics in Latin America, putting many of the hypotheses generated in this literature to the test through an analysis of comparative survey data and qualitative interviews. Steigenga investigates the impact religious affiliation has on political activity and belief, and the influence of cross-denominational religious beliefs and practices on Latin American life. His comparative work explores how different political systemsthe established democracy of Costa Rica and the transitional system of Guatemalaimpact the politics of religion. This enlightening interdisciplinary book will appeal to scholars seeking to understand the relationships between religious and political change in Latin America.Trade ReviewTimothy Steigenga's work leads us to the juncture of important future studies. Its provocative and meticulous conclusions, laid out cleanly without rhetorical flourishes or over-reaching analysis, suggest exciting new venues for research in ecumenical political behavior, gender analysis, and in religious behavior in civil society. * American Political Science Review *This is an excellent study. . . Steigenga has produced a thoughtful, complex, and nuanced analysis of a major development in contemporary Central and Latin America. * Journal of Church and State *This book is carefully researched and offers new insights for both political scientists and scholars of religion. It will make an excellent teaching resource for an advanced level course. * Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review *In showing how the link between religion and politics is meditated by multiple factors, The Politics of the Spirit makes a valuable contribution...Beyond providing good accounts of the histroy and current state of Protestantism in Guatemala and Costa Rica, The Politics of the Spirit enriches our theoretical and methodological conversations about the changing face of religion in the Americas. -- Manuel A. Vasquez, University of Florida * Latin American Studies *Timothy Steigenga adds important quantitative and comparative dimensions to our knowledge of Protestantism in Latin America without sacrificing a nuanced understanding of religion as a sociopolitical variable gained from earlier work. He stresses the influence of national context—often invisible in case studies—while also attempting to capture the microlevel aspects of religious belief all too often lost in large surveys. He sheds new light on the complexity of predicting the ways in which the pentecostalization of religious belief will affect Latin American society and politics. -- Carol Ann Drogus, Hamilton CollegeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface: The Significance of Religion in Political Life Chapter 2 Introduction: Invasion of the Sects or Heralds of the New Reformation? Protestants and Politics in Latin America Chapter 3 Catholics and Protestants in Central America: Understanding Context and Explaining Evangelical Growth Chapter 4 The Politics of Religious Affiliation: Testing a Model Chapter 5 Guatemala: From Missionaries to Presidents in Central America's Most Protestant Nation. Chapter 6 Costa Rica: Religion and Politics in a Context of Democratic Reform Chapter 7 The Religious Politics of Gender: Orthodoxy, Patriarchy and Machismo. Chapter 8 Conclusion: The Politics of the Spirit: The Political Implications of Pentecostalized Religion

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Book SynopsisOne hundred years after the Azusa Street Revival stunned Los Angeles and changed Western Christianity, Pentecostalism has become the fastest growing religious movement in the world. However, many Pentecostal denominations in the United States are in a slow decline. Will Pentecostalism survive in North America in the twenty-first century? If so, what forms will it take? The Future of Pentecostalism in the United States brings together leading scholars of charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity to discuss and forecast these issues. The book looks at American Pentecostalism from a variety of disciplinary perspectives including sociology, theology, history, and the arts. The book also considers various traditions and sub-movements within U.S. Pentecostalism, such as African American Pentecostal and charismatic Latino churches, urban postmodern charismatic congregations, and the role of Pentecostal institutions of higher education.Trade ReviewThis book deserves the time and attention of both insiders and outsiders because of the demonstrated intellectual honesty of the contributors. It offers fresh proposals and gathers in one volume some ideas that were previously shared in miscellaneous documents. The focus on the future makes this work unique, and scholars, ministers, and lay leaders will benefit from reading it. -- David Michel, Chicago Theological Seminary * H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online *Regardless of where one standes on these issues, this volume by Patterson and Rybarczyk has given American Pentecostals some important glimpses into the future. * Pneuma 30 *Enlightening. This book raises important questions, some of them uncomfortable. As pointed out in the foreword, answers are not always given to the questions raised. The matter, though, is too important not to be reflected upon. -- Jean-Daniel Pluss * Journal Of The European Pentecostal Theological Association, Fall 2009 *In The Future of Pentecostalism in the United States, Eric Patterson and Edmund Rybarczyk have gathered a stellar cast of scholars to ponder the future of the movement in the nation of its birth. This history in reverse gives Pentecostals a discerning, critical, and prophetic view of the movement as it enters its second century. This valuable book should be required reading for American Pentecostals and Charismatics as well as for Christians of all traditions who wish to understand this vast and complex movement. -- Vinson Synan, Regent UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: American Pentecostalism: Challenges and Temptations Chapter 2 Baptized in the Spirit: A Reflection on the Future of Pentecostal Theology Chapter 3 Postmodern Pentecostals: Emerging Subcultures Among Young Pentecostal Leaders Chapter 4 Music in the Pentecostal Movement Chapter 5 Latinos and North American Pentecostalism Chapter 6 The Future of Pentecostal Higher Education: the Ring, the Shire, or the Redemption of Middle Earth Chapter 7 The Symbolic Dilemma and the Future of Pentecostalism: Mysticism, Ritual, and Revival Chapter 8 The Future of Oneness Pentecostalism Chapter 9 "The Almost Pentecostal:" The Future of the Church of God in the United States Chapter 10 Heritage and Horizons: The Derivation and Destiny of Open Bible Churches Chapter 11 Race and Religion: The Future of Black American Pentecostalism Chapter 12 Conclusion: Back to the Future? US Pentecostalism in the 21st Century

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Book SynopsisIn recent history, Latin Americaâs religious landscape has been transformed, not only by Pentecostal/Evangelical growth but also by an increasing diversification of Pentecostalism. Moving beyond classical scholarly explanations of why Pentecostalism originally gained a foothold in a Catholic region, the book at hand explores this diversification.Trade ReviewOver the past generation, Pentecostalism in Latin America has undergone fundamental shifts, as it adapts to hemispheric transformations in class dynamics, generational identities, popular culture, and politics. This important volume grapples deeply with these changes, pushing us to understand them in light of new theoretical insights about conversion, spiritual careers, and the relationship between religion and society. No scholar or journalist interested in Pentecostalism in Latin America will be able to ignore this book. -- John Burdick, Syracuse UniversityThis book, which shows how Pentecostalism contributes to the evolution of religious landscape and how it evolves itself, confirms the interest of rigorous analyses to overcome many clichés. [Translated from original French] * Istina *Over the past generation, Pentecostalism in Latin America has undergone fundamental shifts, as it adapts to hemispheric transformations in class dynamics, generational identities, popular culture, and politics. This important volume grapples deeply with these changes, pushing us to understand them in light of new theoretical insights about conversion, spiritual careers, and the relationship between religion and society. No scholar or journalist interested in Pentecostalism in Latin America will be able to ignore this book. -- John Burdick, Syracuse UniversityA much-needed exploration of new trends in the pluralization of Latin American religious practice. Lindhardt brings together an impressive array of scholars to explore new Pentecostal and Catholic identities, theological innovations, and the impact of second and third generation converts on their churches and society. The book is a must-read for understanding the complexities of the ongoing pentecostalization of religion in Latin America. -- Timothy J. Steigenga, Florida Atlantic UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: New Ways of Being Pentecostal in Latin America, Martin Lindhardt 1. Latin American Charisma: The Pentecostalization of Christianity in the Region, Andrew Chesnut 2. Glocalization and Protestant and Catholic Contestations in the Brazilian Religious Economy, Stephen Hunt 3. Catholic Pentecostals—The Betwixt Identity and Increasing Influence of Catholic Charismatics in Guatemala, Jakob Egeris Thorsen 4. Time to Move On: Pentecostal Church Shifting and Religious Competition in Chile, Martin Lindhardt 5. Pentecostal Congregations and Religious Competition in Rural Mexico, Toomas Gross 6. Growing Up Pentecostal in Brazil: Parents, Children and the Transfer of Faith, George St. Clair 7. ‘We, the Youth, Need to be Effusive’: Pentecostal Youth Culture in Chile, Martin Lindhardt 8. To Serve or to Save: The Social Commitment of Chilean Evangelicals (1990-2014), Evguenia Fediakova 9. Pentecostal Conversion Careers, Generational Effects, and Political Involvement in Latin America, Henri Gooren 10. Toward a Pentecostal Hermeneutics of Social Engagement in Central America? Bridging the Church and the World in El Salvador and Guatemala, Virginia Garrard-Burnett 11. Speaking up against Abortion and Homosexuality: Pentecostalism and Politics in Contemporary Brazil, Maria das Dores Campos Machado Afterword, David Martin and Bernice Martin

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Book SynopsisIn recent history, Latin America’s religious landscape has been transformed, not only by Pentecostal/Evangelical growth but also by an increasing diversification of Pentecostalism. Moving beyond classical scholarly explanations of why Pentecostalism originally gained a foothold in a Catholic region, the book at hand explores this diversification.Trade ReviewThis book, which shows how Pentecostalism contributes to the evolution of religious landscape and how it evolves itself, confirms the interest of rigorous analyses to overcome many clichés. [Translated from original French] * Istina *Over the past generation, Pentecostalism in Latin America has undergone fundamental shifts, as it adapts to hemispheric transformations in class dynamics, generational identities, popular culture, and politics. This important volume grapples deeply with these changes, pushing us to understand them in light of new theoretical insights about conversion, spiritual careers, and the relationship between religion and society. No scholar or journalist interested in Pentecostalism in Latin America will be able to ignore this book. -- John Burdick, Syracuse UniversityA much-needed exploration of new trends in the pluralization of Latin American religious practice. Lindhardt brings together an impressive array of scholars to explore new Pentecostal and Catholic identities, theological innovations, and the impact of second and third generation converts on their churches and society. The book is a must-read for understanding the complexities of the ongoing pentecostalization of religion in Latin America. -- Timothy J. Steigenga, Florida Atlantic UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: New Ways of Being Pentecostal in Latin America, Martin Lindhardt 1. Latin American Charisma: The Pentecostalization of Christianity in the Region, Andrew Chesnut 2. Glocalization and Protestant and Catholic Contestations in the Brazilian Religious Economy, Stephen Hunt 3. Catholic Pentecostals—The Betwixt Identity and Increasing Influence of Catholic Charismatics in Guatemala, Jakob Egeris Thorsen 4. Time to Move On: Pentecostal Church Shifting and Religious Competition in Chile, Martin Lindhardt 5. Pentecostal Congregations and Religious Competition in Rural Mexico, Toomas Gross 6. Growing Up Pentecostal in Brazil: Parents, Children and the Transfer of Faith, George St. Clair 7. ‘We, the Youth, Need to be Effusive’: Pentecostal Youth Culture in Chile, Martin Lindhardt 8. To Serve or to Save: The Social Commitment of Chilean Evangelicals (1990-2014), Evguenia Fediakova 9. Pentecostal Conversion Careers, Generational Effects, and Political Involvement in Latin America, Henri Gooren 10. Toward a Pentecostal Hermeneutics of Social Engagement in Central America? Bridging the Church and the World in El Salvador and Guatemala, Virginia Garrard-Burnett 11. Speaking up against Abortion and Homosexuality: Pentecostalism and Politics in Contemporary Brazil, Maria das Dores Campos Machado Afterword, David Martin and Bernice Martin

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Book SynopsisThe mystery of the Trinity is the central Christian belief that defines God''s essence, God''s ongoing love for humanity, and saving grace. Yet, over the past few centuries, especially in the West, Christians have either ceased believing in the Trinity or simply no longer recognize its relevance in their ecclesial or individual lives. Written in an ecumenical spirit that engages contemporary questions and theological viewpoints, The Trinity: Rediscovering the Central Christian Mystery articulates the mystery of the Trinity for people formed by modern historical consciousness, science, awareness of the equal dignity of men and women, and respect for world religions. By first identifying contemporary problems with the Christian proclamation of the Trinity in our culture and major differences among modern theologians, John Farrelly, OSB, explores Scripture, the life and message of Jesus Christ, the various stages of the development of Trinitarian doctrine in Christian History, the relation of the Trinity to creation and salvation, the generation of the Son from the Father within the Trinity and the procession of the Holy Spirit from Father and Son, and the meaning of three persons in one God. He concludes by reflecting on the implications this renewed theology of the Trinity has for ecclesiology and Christian spirituality in our twenty-first century world, especially in relation to other world religions.Trade ReviewThis magnificent volume on the Trinity does exactly what its subtitle announces: Rediscovering the Central Christian Mystery. Long marginalized to the periphery of theology, the Trinity has recently made a dramatic come-back and is now occupying center stage. We owe a big debt to Farrelly for helping us see clearly once again, through a detailed and insightful analysis of the Christian Tradition, why and how Christians must be trinitarians and not just 'monotheists,' in theology as well as in spirituality. I strongly recommend this book to anyone seeking to understand the central mystery of the Christian faith. -- Peter C. Phan, Georgetown UniversityA genuine rediscovery of the doctrine on the Trinity. Practicing solid scholarship with a keen eye for the 'signs of the times,' John Farrelly's treatment combines an energetic survey of the doctrine's intellectual reverberations with a balanced treatment of the theological issues at stake. -- Nancy A. Dallavalle, Fairfield UniversityRecommended. -- J. Gresham, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Paul VI Institute * CHOICE *Farrelly's work…remains a monument to the process of recovery and retrieval of the "central Christian mystery" occurring during the forty years to which the author's writing and research have significantly contributed…The overall spiritual and committed tone of this book make it a fitting expression of a theological life richly lived, assured in faith, and intrepid in thought. * The Thomist *It demonstrates a breadth of sympathies that will inevitably draw the reader who perseveres into what is an engaging, if somewhat complex, argument. -- David Brown * Theologische Literaturzeitung, December 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Abbreviations Chapter 3 The Trinity: The Theological Problematic Chapter 4 Scripture and the Roots of Christian Belief in the Trinity Chapter 5 Soundings in the History of Christian Reflection on the Trinity: To I Constantinople (381) Chapter 6 Later Soundings: The Fifth to the Nineteenth Century Chapter 7 The Trinity's Relation to the Orders of Salvation and Creation Chapter 8 The Father's Generation of the Son Chapter 9 The Procession of the Holy Spirit Within the Trinity Chapter 10 Father, Son and Holy Spirit as Three Relational Personsin One Being Chapter 11 A Trinitarian Spirituality Part 12 Bibliographical Essays

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Book SynopsisOn January 20, 1994 the worshippers at the Toronto Airport Vineyard Church began to feel the Holy Spirit move them. They began to laugh uncontrollably, collapse to the floor, stagger as if drunk. But what was truly startling in this occurrencenow commonly known as the Toronto Blessingis that these manifestations keep appearing at the Toronto church and have sparked a worldwide charismatic revival. Visitors from around the world have come and started revivals in their home churches upon return. In Main Street Mystics, Margaret Poloma explains what is happening with this contemporary charismatic revival without explaining it away. From her unique position as both a scholar and a pilgrim, Poloma offers an intimate account of the movement while always attempting to understand it through the lenses of social science. She looks at Pentecostalism as a form of mysticism, but a mysticism that engages Pentecostals and charismatics in the everyday world. With its broad overview and up-close portraits, Main Street Mystics is essential for anyone wanting to understand the ever renewing movement of Pentecostalism.Trade ReviewI've now finished Main Street Mystics and I think it's just great. No one writes this kind of on-the-ground ethnography with the verve of Margaret Poloma. She has leaped into a fascinating and significant current religious movement armed with an impressive grasp of religious history, and she tells a story well. A really fine and timely book. -- Harvey Cox, (Harvard University) Author of Fire From HeavenThis is a fascinating work, especially given Poloma's unique perspective, which combines the intimacy of first-hand and sustained involvement in the movement she is describing with the studied distance of a social-scientific investigator. The generous inclusion of quoted experiential material, much of it from sources not readily available, and her overall narrative approach greatly add to the books accessibility, interest, and value. This well-written and highly readable book will undoubtedly attract a wide readership... -- David M. Wulff, (Wheaton College, Massachusetts)Margaret Poloma has a wonderful and insightful understanding of the various dynamics of revival and the way in which the Holy Spirit moves. I shall never forget her lesson to me about the tension that exists between the free flowing charisma of the Spirit vs. the forces of institutionalisation. I highly recommend this book to you. -- John Arnott, pastor, Toronto Area Christian FellowshipIlluminating case studies of the influence of the Toronto Blessing for churches. -- J.H. Rubin, St. Joseph College * CHOICE, May 2004 *Poloma's honesty and critical awareness make the text very appealing....I do heartily recommend this book for those with an interest in a new wave of mystical spirituality, and the new organizational forms it is producing. -- Karen A. Bradley, Central Missouri State University * Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion *This is a fascinating work, especially given Poloma's unique perspective, which combines the intimacy of first-hand and sustained involvement in the movement she is describing with the studied distance of a social-scientific investigator. The generous inclusion of quoted experiential material, much of it from sources not readily available, and her overall narrative approach greatly add to the books accessibility, interest, and value. This well-written and highly readable book will undoubtedly attract a wide readership. -- David M. Wulff, (Wheaton College, Massachusetts)Table of ContentsChapter 0 Interlude 0 Bibliography Chapter 1 The Toronto Blessing, Mysticism and Revitilization: An Introduction Chapter 1 Prelude Part 1 THE MYSTICAL SELF Chapter 2 The Faces of God in Revival: Music, Metaphor and Myth Part 2 THE MYSTICAL BODY Chapter 3 The Spirit at Play: The Body and the Mystical Self Chapter 4 Divine Healing: Memories, Relationship and Medical Maladies Chapter 5 Hearing the Voice of God: Prophecy and the Mystical Self Chapter 6 Water, Wind, and Fire: Prophetic Narrative and Recent Revivals Chapter 7 Digging the Wells of Revival: The Los Angeles Story Chapter 8 One in the Spirit: The Rise of the City Church Chapter 9 Mysticism in Service: Taking Revival to the Streets Chapter 10 Narrative and Reflexive Ethnography: A Concluding Account

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Book SynopsisAn ethnography and examination of a new wave of Pentecostalism in Canada and the US.Trade ReviewI've now finished Main Street Mystics and I think it's just great. No one writes this kind of on-the-ground ethnography with the verve of Margaret Poloma. She has leaped into a fascinating and significant current religious movement armed with an impressive grasp of religious history, and she tells a story well. A really fine and timely book. -- Harvey Cox, (Harvard University) Author of Fire From HeavenThis is a fascinating work, especially given Poloma's unique perspective, which combines the intimacy of first-hand and sustained involvement in the movement she is describing with the studied distance of a social-scientific investigator. The generous inclusion of quoted experiential material, much of it from sources not readily available, and her overall narrative approach greatly add to the books accessibility, interest, and value. This well-written and highly readable book will undoubtedly attract a wide readership... -- David M. Wulff, (Wheaton College, Massachusetts)Margaret Poloma has a wonderful and insightful understanding of the various dynamics of revival and the way in which the Holy Spirit moves. I shall never forget her lesson to me about the tension that exists between the free flowing charisma of the Spirit vs. the forces of institutionalisation. I highly recommend this book to you. -- John Arnott, pastor, Toronto Area Christian FellowshipIlluminating case studies of the influence of the Toronto Blessing for churches. -- J.H. Rubin, St. Joseph College * CHOICE, May 2004 *Poloma's honesty and critical awareness make the text very appealing....I do heartily recommend this book for those with an interest in a new wave of mystical spirituality, and the new organizational forms it is producing. -- Karen A. Bradley, Central Missouri State University * Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion *This is a fascinating work, especially given Poloma's unique perspective, which combines the intimacy of first-hand and sustained involvement in the movement she is describing with the studied distance of a social-scientific investigator. The generous inclusion of quoted experiential material, much of it from sources not readily available, and her overall narrative approach greatly add to the books accessibility, interest, and value. This well-written and highly readable book will undoubtedly attract a wide readership. -- David M. Wulff, (Wheaton College, Massachusetts)Table of ContentsChapter 0 Interlude 0 Bibliography Chapter 1 The Toronto Blessing, Mysticism and Revitilization: An Introduction Chapter 1 Prelude Part 1 THE MYSTICAL SELF Chapter 2 The Faces of God in Revival: Music, Metaphor and Myth Part 2 THE MYSTICAL BODY Chapter 3 The Spirit at Play: The Body and the Mystical Self Chapter 4 Divine Healing: Memories, Relationship and Medical Maladies Chapter 5 Hearing the Voice of God: Prophecy and the Mystical Self Chapter 6 Water, Wind, and Fire: Prophetic Narrative and Recent Revivals Chapter 7 Digging the Wells of Revival: The Los Angeles Story Chapter 8 One in the Spirit: The Rise of the City Church Chapter 9 Mysticism in Service: Taking Revival to the Streets Chapter 10 Narrative and Reflexive Ethnography: A Concluding Account

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