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A major revision of the acclaimed Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements that brings the reference work up to date and enlarges its coverage of these movements internationally.

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From the Back Cover
The Definitive History of the Spirit-Filled Church
Encyclopedic coverage of:
Activities of the Spirit over 2,000 years of church history in 60 countries and regions
Outpourings at Topeka, Mukti Mission (India), Azusa Street, Duquesne University, and many other 20th-century locations
Current movements among today’s 500 million-plus Pentecostal and charismatic Christians worldwide



One thousand entries provide the most extensive information available on Pentecostal, charismatic, and neocharismatic movements. The diverse topics covered include, as a small sample, glossolalia, black and Hispanic Pentecostalism, prophecy, the role of women, faith healing, music, sociology, missions, church growth, and different historic and contemporary revivals.

With its unique international and historical perspective, this completely revised and expanded second edition of the acclaimed Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements offers features that no other reference of its kind approaches. Its extraordinary scope and detailed, up-to-date coverage make this the definitive resource on Pentecostal and charismatic denominations and movements both in North America and worldwide.

Includes:
Exhaustive coverage of Pentecostal and charismatic movements in 60 countries and regions--individual histories, cultural and theological aspects, and key figures and institutions.
Statistical section with a wealth of current information on the growth of classical Pentecostalism as well as charismatic and neocharismatic movements.
1,000 articles.
Over 500 photos and illustrations, maps, and timeline.
Cross references, bibliographies, and indexes to people, places, and topics. The New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements sets modern, Spirit-filled Christianity in a context that spans two millennia and the entire Christian world. Like no other resource, this volume reveals in detail the full, sweeping legacy of Spirit-empowered movements that have touched hearts and lives both in modern America and across the centuries and continents: in medieval Europe, Finland in the 1700s, South India in the 1800s, Azusa Street at the turn of the 20th century--and much more, including ongoing moves of the Holy Spirit throughout the world today.

About the Author
Dr. Stanley M. Burgess (PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia) is a professor of religious studies at Southwest Missouri State University, and a specialist in the history of Christian thought. He has been published widely in the history of pneumatology and in Pentecostal/charismatic studies.

Eduard M. van der Maas (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) was formerly an editor of textbooks and reference books at Zondervan.

Customer Reviews

Incredible Tool for Pastors
This is perhaps one of the most essential tools for pastors that I have found to date. It is packed full of information that will "fill in the blanks" of regarding questions of the history and theology of these movements. Good Book, well balanced. It shows in equal portions positive and negative without the "critical spin" that has become all too common today. It is a great gift.

A good resource, but opportunities are missed
This volume contains a lot of valuable information, and is the only work of its kind I am aware of, ie an exhaustive survey of worldwide charismatic Christianity. That alone earns it four stars.

However, I was disappointed that the editors chose to write from a pro-charismatic bias that may alienate non-charismatics. Indeed, some of the shorter entries seem more like blurbs for the ministers and movements they represent rather than academic, encyclopaedic introductions. The problem is not with what information is included so much as what information is *not* included - for example, absent from the entry on Oral Roberts is any mention of the dubious fundraising techniques and outrageous publicity stunts for which he is most (in)famous. Ian Bilby's entry details his leadership of Elim New Zealand, but includes no mention of the sexual scandal that led to his removal as Elim's NZ leader. All but the most staggering embarrassments in Pentecostalism's history seem glossed over, as if not offending anyone was a major principle in deciding what to include.

I would expect a scholarly work to reflect both the glory and the shame of this important subject. This is an annoyance in an otherwise very good work.

An excellent resource
Without doubt this is a must have for any student wishing to study contemporary pentecostalism. The articles are of useful length of a solid scholarly standard.