The Assemblies of God: Godly Love and the Revitalization of American Pentecostalism

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The Assemblies of God The Assemblies of God Godly Love and the Revitalization of American Pentecostalism Margaret M. Poloma and John C. Green a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2010 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Poloma, Margaret M. The Assemblies of God : godly love and the revitalization of American Pentecostalism / Margaret M. Poloma and John C. Green. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 978–0–8147–6783–2 (cl : alk. paper) — ISBN 978–0–8147–6784–9 (ebook) 1. Assemblies of God. 2. Christian sociology—Assemblies of God. 3. United States—Religious life and customs. 4. Christian sociology— United States. I. Green, John Clifford, 1953– II. Title. BX8765.5.A4P66 2010 289.9’4—dc22 2010024129 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...