Shalom, the spirit and pentecostal conversion: a practical-theological study
Grace Milton presents a uniquely practical-theological model of Pentecostal conversion, centered on empirical data from a congregational case study. Pentecostal-Charismatic conversion is commonly equated with a dramatic, “Damascus road” type event, which directly opposes prevailing...
| Published in: | Global Pentecostal and charismatic studies |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2015]
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| In: |
Global Pentecostal and charismatic studies (volume 18)
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| Series/Journal: | Global Pentecostal and charismatic studies
volume 18 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Conversion
/ Empirical research
/ Pentecostal churches
/ Charismatic movement
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| RelBib Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality RA Practical theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Conversion
Pentecostal churches
B Pentecostal converts B Pentecostalism B Elim Pentecostal Church B Thesis B Conversion |
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| Summary: | Grace Milton presents a uniquely practical-theological model of Pentecostal conversion, centered on empirical data from a congregational case study. Pentecostal-Charismatic conversion is commonly equated with a dramatic, “Damascus road” type event, which directly opposes prevailing theories within the social sciences that conversion is a more gradual process over time. This raises the question, how far do these Pentecostal stereotypes reflect lived experience?0In this book, for the first time, the experiences and beliefs of ordinary Pentecostal believers are drawn into conversation with conversion theories from the human sciences (sociology, psychology and anthropology) and theology. The result is a distinctly Pentecostal model of conversion, which interprets religious transformation through the theological lens of Shalom |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-276) and index |
| ISBN: | 9004300554 |