num_pages: 271
description: In 2006 the contemporary American Pentecostal movement celebrated its 100th birthday. Over that time its African American sector has been markedly influential not only vis--vis other branches of Pentecostalism but also throughout the Christian church. Black Christians have been integrally involved in every aspect of the Pentecostal movement since its inception and have made significant contributions to its founding as well as the evolution of Pentecostal/charismatic styles of worship preaching music engagement of social issues and theology. Yet despite its being one of the fastest growing segments of the Black Church Afro-Pentecostalism has not received the kind of critical attention it deserves.Afro-Pentecostalism brings together fourteen interdisciplinary scholars to examine different facets of the movement including its early history issues of gender relations with other black denominations intersections with popular culture and missionary activities as well as the movement's distinctive theology. Bolstered by editorial introductions to each section the chapters reflect on the state of the movement chart its trajectories discuss pertinent issues and anticipate future developments.Contributors: Estrelda Y. Alexander Valerie C. Cooper David D. Daniels III Louis B. Gallien Jr. Clarence E. Hardy III Dale T. Irvin Ogbu U. Kalu Leonard Lovett Cecil M. Robeck Jr. Cheryl J. Sanders Craig Scandrett-Leatherman William C. Turner Jr. Frederick L. Ware and Amos Yong
language: English
title: Afro-Pentecostalism: Black Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in History and Culture
publisher: New York University Press