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An in-depth look at a movement that now includes 500 million persons.

A definitive history for Pentecostals and Charismatics.

An intriguing ready reference for persons outside the movement.

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Quailty Textbook
An in-depth textual history of the pentacostal movement of the 20th century. Intresting with lots of detail and yet not boring. Well documented.

century of the Holy Spirit 100 years of Pentecostal and charismatic renewal, 1901-2001
this is a great book for the pentecostal it is truly a must to read to know your spiritual heritage as a pentecostal beliver

This book is FUN!
I have yet to read all the way through Vinson Synan's book because I keep jumping from page to page... the stories! The pictures! If you were there in the charismatic days, you may find it striking you the way it strikes me...it's like looking at a yearbook! It is such a valuable memoir of great days in which I was privileged to participate.
I only got the book a few days ago but already have been telling friends about it. And I must say that people & events of whom I have some personal knowledge ring true in the way they are presented here.
Although there may be some points left out, it's staggering to see how much material Vinson Synan has tackled. If you don't agree with every single point he makes, you have to admire his effort. And there is much documentation of all his points.
One structural problem with the book is repetition, as in: several biographies of Aimee Semple McPherson; one in a chapter in the chronological rundown of events, and another in a chapter on women of significance during the century.
The one thing surprising is that there is no mention of the Messianic Jewish movement. I'm not sure how much of that was Pentematic, but at least some of it had to be.
Also another great point about this book is there is much, much material about events leading up to the 20th century. This book filled in so many holes I had in church history.