SCM Core Text: Pentecostalism

William K. Kay

ISBN 10: 0334041449 / ISBN 13: 9780334041443

Published by SCM Press, GB, 2009

About this Item

The Pentecostal and charismatic movements showed astonishing growth in the twentieth century so as to arrive at a total that is said to include at least 400 million people worldwide. The academic study of the Pentecostal and charismatic movement has been gaining momentum in the last few years, both as an element within contemporary religious studies and as a strand within the subject area of church history, going back to the early church. This student-friendly text is essential reading for students of Theology and Religious Studies, taking second or third year modules in Pentecostal studies. It is also of great relevance to students of sociology of religion, as well as cultural and historical studies of religion and religious movements. In addition to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, it offers useful resources such as suggestions for further reading, questions for reflection and a glossary of technical terms.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SCM Core Text: Pentecostalism
• Publisher: SCM Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0334041449
• ISBN 13: 9780334041443
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 30 grams

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Synopsis

The Pentecostal and charismatic movements showed astonishing growth in the twentieth century so as to arrive at a total that is said to include at least 400 million people worldwide. The academic study of the Pentecostal and charismatic movement has been gaining momentum in the last few years, both as an element within contemporary religious studies and as a strand within the subject area of church history, going back to the early church. This student-friendly text is essential reading for students of Theology and Religious Studies, taking second or third year modules in Pentecostal studies. It is also of great relevance to students of sociology of religion, as well as cultural and historical studies of religion and religious movements. In addition to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, it offers useful resources such as suggestions for further reading, questions for reflection and a glossary of technical terms.

About the Author

William K. Kay is Director of the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at the University of Wales, Bangor.