Global Pentecostalism in the 21st Century

Download or read book Global Pentecostalism in the 21st Century written by Robert W. Hefner and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This state-of-the-field overview of Pentecostalism around the world focuses on cultural developments among second- and third-generation adherents in regions with large Pentecostal communities, considering the impact of these developments on political participation, citizenship, gender relations, and economic morality. Leading scholars from anthropology, sociology, religious studies, and history present useful introductions to global issues and country-specific studies drawn from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the former USSR.