Pentecostalism in America
• Provides a much-needed documentation of the history of Pentecostalism and is an up-to-date source of information about modern-day activity that goes far beyond the content of religious encyclopedias or general surveys of American religion• Written to be easy-to-read for general audiences while still containing a vast amount of information useful to religious scholars"As much a work of cultural as of religious history, this slim book ranks as one of the definitive studies of the movement.It is hard to say which is most impressive: the breadth of the research, the elegance of the writing, or the astuteness of the insights. It represents the art of critical empathy at its best."-Christian Century"This easy and delightful read should prove accessible for general audiences and undergraduate students."-Religious Studies Review