Anderson, Allan.

Spreading fires : the missionary nature of early Pentecostalism / Allan Anderson. - Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, 2007. - 312 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [296]-305) and index.

Pt. 1. Context. Spreading Pentecostal fire : introduction and sources ; In all its pristine power : precursors and context ; Burning its way into every nation : the missionary spirit -- Pt. 2. Spread in three continents. To suit their nature and feelings : Indian beginnings ; Opening doors of nations : China and East Asia ; Stretching out hands to God : Africa and the Middle East ; The neglected continent : Latin America and the Caribbean -- Pt. 3. Theology and praxis. With signs following : evangelism, healing and eschatology ; The powers of evil : religions, culture and politics ; Persons of average ability : Pentecostal ministry ; Conclusions : the missionary nature of Pentecostalism.

9781570757495 1570757496

2007006860


Pentecostal churches--Missions--History--20th century.
Pentecostalism--History--20th century.

BV 2565 / .A83 2007