Pentecostalism and the Future of the Christian Churches - Shaull, Richard; Cesar, Waldo
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In a world marked by suffering and poverty, traditional forms of Christianity have been unable to speak effectively to the experiences and needs of the poor. In the midst of this reality, Pentecostal movements have sprung up in Third World countries and are growing at a remarkable pace. This book by an American theologian and a Brazilian sociologist attempts to understand Pentecostalism as a religious movement among the poor. Bringing theological reflection in dialogue with well-documented social analysis, Shaull and Cesar show why Pentecostal movements represent the emergence of a new form of…mehr

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In a world marked by suffering and poverty, traditional forms of Christianity have been unable to speak effectively to the experiences and needs of the poor. In the midst of this reality, Pentecostal movements have sprung up in Third World countries and are growing at a remarkable pace. This book by an American theologian and a Brazilian sociologist attempts to understand Pentecostalism as a religious movement among the poor. Bringing theological reflection in dialogue with well-documented social analysis, Shaull and Cesar show why Pentecostal movements represent the emergence of a new form of Christian faith and life in response to impoverishment and marginalization. They also explore the potential these movements hold for transforming unjust economic, social, and political structures, and they discuss what the church at large can learn from the Pentecostal experience.
Autorenporträt
Richard Shaull (1919-2002) was the Henry Winters Luce Professor of Ecumenics Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary. For many years he was a Presbyterian missionary and professor at theological seminaries in Brazil. His previous books include Liberation and Change (with Gustavo Gutierrez); Naming the Idols; and The Reformation and Liberation Theology, as well as a number of volumes in Spanish and Portuguese. Waldo Cesar is a Brazilian sociologist and Founder of the Institute for the Study of Religion in Rio de Janeiro, where he spent many years as a member of the research team. He is the author of a number of books, including For a New Policy of Aid and The Church's Role as Agent of Peace and Development: Case Study: Brazil. He is now retired.