The Future of Pentecostalism in the United States
Patterson, Eric.
The Future of Pentecostalism in the United States [electronic resource]. - Lanham : Lexington Books, 2007. - 1 online resource (241 pages)
Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Harvey Cox; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction: American Pentecostalism: Challenges and Temptations Edmund J. Rybarczyk; Chapter 2 Baptized in the Spirit: A Reflection on the Future of Pentecostal Theology Frank D. Macchia; Chapter 3 Postmodern Pentecostals? Emerging Subcultures Among Young Pentecostal LeadersEarl Creps; Chapter 4 Music in the Pentecostal Movement Calvin M. Johansson; Chapter 5 Latino Pentecostalism: Globalized Christianity and the United States Arlene M. Sanchez Walsh and Eric Dean Patterson. Chapter 6 The Future of Pentecostal Higher Education: the Ring, the Shire, or the Redemption of Middle Earth?Jeff HittenbergerChapter 7 The Symbolic Dilemma and the Future of Pentecostalism: Mysticism, Ritual, and Revival Margaret M. Poloma; Chapter 8 The Future of Oneness Pentecostalism David K. Bernard; Chapter 9 ""The Almost Pentecostal:"" The Future of the Church of God in the United States Kimberly Ervin Alexander; Chapter 10 Heritage and Horizons: The Derivation and Destiny of Open Bible Churches David Cole. Chapter 11 ""Follow Peace With All:"" Future Trajectories of the Church of God in Christ David D. Daniels, IIIChapter 12 Conclusion: Back to the Future? U.S. Pentecostalism in the 21st Century Eric Patterson; Select Bibliography; Index; About the Contributors.
This book considers whether Pentecostalism will remain a vibrant religious force in the land of its birth (the U.S.), and if so, what forms it will take. The contributors represent a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches in answering these questions, often concluding that U.S. Pentecostalism(s) are in decline but able to reform.
9780739155424 (electronic bk.) 0739155423 (electronic bk.)
Pentecostal churches--United States.
Pentecostalism--United States.
Pentecostalism--United States.
Pentecostal churches--United States.
RELIGION / Christianity / History
Electronic books.
BR1644.5.U6 F88 2007
277.3/083 277.3083
The Future of Pentecostalism in the United States [electronic resource]. - Lanham : Lexington Books, 2007. - 1 online resource (241 pages)
Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Harvey Cox; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction: American Pentecostalism: Challenges and Temptations Edmund J. Rybarczyk; Chapter 2 Baptized in the Spirit: A Reflection on the Future of Pentecostal Theology Frank D. Macchia; Chapter 3 Postmodern Pentecostals? Emerging Subcultures Among Young Pentecostal LeadersEarl Creps; Chapter 4 Music in the Pentecostal Movement Calvin M. Johansson; Chapter 5 Latino Pentecostalism: Globalized Christianity and the United States Arlene M. Sanchez Walsh and Eric Dean Patterson. Chapter 6 The Future of Pentecostal Higher Education: the Ring, the Shire, or the Redemption of Middle Earth?Jeff HittenbergerChapter 7 The Symbolic Dilemma and the Future of Pentecostalism: Mysticism, Ritual, and Revival Margaret M. Poloma; Chapter 8 The Future of Oneness Pentecostalism David K. Bernard; Chapter 9 ""The Almost Pentecostal:"" The Future of the Church of God in the United States Kimberly Ervin Alexander; Chapter 10 Heritage and Horizons: The Derivation and Destiny of Open Bible Churches David Cole. Chapter 11 ""Follow Peace With All:"" Future Trajectories of the Church of God in Christ David D. Daniels, IIIChapter 12 Conclusion: Back to the Future? U.S. Pentecostalism in the 21st Century Eric Patterson; Select Bibliography; Index; About the Contributors.
This book considers whether Pentecostalism will remain a vibrant religious force in the land of its birth (the U.S.), and if so, what forms it will take. The contributors represent a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches in answering these questions, often concluding that U.S. Pentecostalism(s) are in decline but able to reform.
9780739155424 (electronic bk.) 0739155423 (electronic bk.)
Pentecostal churches--United States.
Pentecostalism--United States.
Pentecostalism--United States.
Pentecostal churches--United States.
RELIGION / Christianity / History
Electronic books.
BR1644.5.U6 F88 2007
277.3/083 277.3083
