Practicing the Faith The Ritual Life of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christians

Lindhardt, Martin

Practicing the Faith The Ritual Life of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christians Martin Lindhardt - U.S.A. Berghahn Books 2011 - 344tr. Hardcover, illustration 24 cm

Over the past decades, Pentecostal-charismatic Christianity has arguably become the fastest growing religious movement in the world. Distinguishing features of this variant of Christianity include formal ritual activities as well as informal, experiential, and ecstatic forms of worship. This book examines Pentecostal-charismatic ritual practice in different parts of the world, highlighting, among other things, the crucial role of ritual in creating religious communities and identities.

9781845457709


Pentecostalism
Pentecostal churches
Public worship

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