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“An insightful, empirically based analysis of how the Assemblies of God denomination is changing in response to modernity. This multimethod book, based on both surveys and field research, contributes to a growing sociological literature on Pentecostalism.”

Table of Contents

  1. Front Matter
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  1. Contents
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  1. Acknowledgments
  2. pp. vii-x
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  1. Introduction
  2. pp. 1-18
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  1. 1. Congregational Overview
  2. pp. 19-44
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  1. 2. Charisma and Structure in the Assemblies of God: Theoretical Overview
  2. pp. 45-60
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  1. 3. Pentecostal Identity and the Charismata: Mixed Motivation and Religious Experience
  2. pp. 61-78
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  1. 4. Structure and Charisma: Doctrine, Power, and Administration
  2. pp. 79-101
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  1. 5. Spirit Baptism and Spiritual Transformation: An Exercise in Socio-Theology
  2. pp. 102-120
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  1. 6. Spiritual Empowerment: Pray-ers, Prophets, and Healers in the Pews
  2. pp. 121-143
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  1. 7. Law of Love and Love of Law: Beliefs, Mores, and Faces of Love
  2. pp. 144-170
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  1. 8. Ushering in the Kingdom of God: Religious Values, Godly Love, and Public Affairs
  2. pp. 171-187
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  1. 9. Covenants, Contracts, and Godly Love
  2. pp. 188-206
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  1. Appendix A: Statistical Tables (Pastors Survey)
  2. pp. 207-210
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  1. Appendix B: Congregational Measurement Scales
  2. pp. 211-218
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  1. Appendix C: Statistical Tables (Congregational Survey)
  2. pp. 219-224
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  1. Notes
  2. pp. 225-238
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  1. References
  2. pp. 239-248
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  1. Index
  2. pp. 249-258
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  1. About the Authors
  2. p. 259
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Additional Information

ISBN
9780814768396
Related ISBN
9780814767832
MARC Record
OCLC
694145277
Pages
272
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
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