The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism (Cambridge Companions to Religion)

Pentecostalism is one of the fastest-growing religious movements in the world. Groups in the United States dominated early Pentecostal histories, but recent global manifestations have expanded and complicated the definition of Pentecostalism. This volume provides a nuanced overview of Pentecostalism's various manifestations and explores what it means to be Pentecostal from the perspectives of both insiders and outsiders. Leading scholars in the field use a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the historical, economic, political, anthropological, sociological, and theological aspects of the movement. They address controversies, such as the Oneness-Trinity controversy; introduce new theories; and chart trajectories for future research. The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism will enable beginners to familiarize themselves with the important issues and debates surrounding the global movement, while also offering experienced scholars a valuable handbook for reference.

• Contents
• List of Contributors
• Preface
• Global Pentecostalism: An Introduction to an Introduction by Cecil M. Robeck and Amos Yong
• Part I - Historical Considerations
  • 1 - The Origins of Modern Pentecostalism by Cecil M. Robeck
  • 2 - Charismatic Renewal and Neo-Pentecostalism by Michael J. McClymond
  • 3 - Then and Now by David A. Reed
• Part II - Regional Studies
  • 4 - North American Pentecostalism by David D. Daniels
  • 5 - Pentecostalism in Europe and the Former Soviet Union by Jean-Daniel Plüss
  • 6 - Pentecostalism in Latin America by Daniel Ramirez
  • 7 - African Pentecostalism by Cephas N. Omenyo
  • 8 - Asian Pentecostalism in Context by Wonsuk Ma
• Part III - Disciplinary Perspectives/Contributions – The Status Quaestiones
  • 9 - The Politics and Economics of Pentecostalism by Calvin L. Smith
  • 10 - The Cultural Dimension of Pentecostalism by André Droogers
  • 11 - Sociological Narratives and the Sociology of Pentecostalism by Michael Wilkinson
  • 12 - Pentecostal Spirituality by Daniel E. Albrecht and Evan B. Howard
  • 13 - Pentecostal Theology by Mark J. Cartledge
  • 14 - Pentecostalism and Ecumenism by Wolfgang Vondey
  • 15 - Pentecostal Mission and Encounter with Religions by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen
• Instead of a Conclusion by Amos Yong
• Name Index
• Subject Index