Theological Profile
ProgressiveOrthodox Christian
Conservative Evangelical
Charismatic/Pentecostal
Scripture
Soteriology
Ecclesiology
Eschatology
Synan is the foremost academic historian of the Pentecostal movement and writes with scholarly rigor while remaining sympathetic to the tradition; the multi-author format means theological perspectives vary somewhat across chapters. The book's value is primarily as a comprehensive reference work documenting the most significant Christian growth movement of the twentieth century.
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A definitive history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement and an intriguing reference for persons outside the movement, "The Century of the Holy Spirit" details the miraculous story of Pentecostal/Charismatic growth--in the U.S. and around the world. This book features five chapters by the premier Pentecostal historian, Vinson Synan, with additional contributions by leading Pentecostal/Charismatic authorities--David Barrett, David Daniels, David Edwin Harrell Jr., Peter Hocken, Sue Hyatt, Gary McGee, and Ted Olsen.
Features include:
- Explains and analyzes the role of all major streams, including women, African-Americans, and Hispanics
- Thoroughly illustrated with photographs, charts, figures, maps, and vignettes
- 4-color fold-out timeline/genealogy tree
- 16 full-color pages, plus black-and-white photos throughout
- Includes bibliographies and indexes
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