Afro-Pentecostalism: Black Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in History and Culture Contributor(s): Yong, Amos (Editor), Alexander, Estrelda Y. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0814797318 ISBN-13: 9780814797310 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $30.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Pentecostal & Charismatic - Religion | Christianity - History |
Dewey: 277.308 |
LCCN: 2010047484 |
Series: Religion, Race, and Ethnicity (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.05" W x 8.96" (0.84 lbs) 271 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yong, Amos: - Amos Yong is J. Rodman Williams Professor of Theology at Regent University School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is most recently the author Hospitality and the Other: Pentecost, Christian Practices, and the Neighbor.Alexander, Estrelda Y.: - Estrelda Y. Alexander is a Professor of Theology at Regent University School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Executive Director of the Seymour Pan-African Pentecostal Project. She is co-editor (with Amos Yong) of Philip's Daughters: Women in Pentecostal-Charismatic Leadership, among other works. |