The book is about the origin and history of the Apostolic Faith Mission and other similar Pentecostal missions in South Africa. The book records a rare important societal history of the pentecostal movement in Southern Africa. The Assemblies of God, Full Gospel Church , African initiated churches and the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe. Some of the influential giants of the pentecostal movement you will meet include: John Graham Lake Elias Letwaba Pieter Louis Le Roux Nicholas Bhengu Richard Ngidi Frank Chikane John Gwanzura (Chihari) Langton Kupara
'Immensely impressive both in its handling of primary sources and in its knowledge of the literature of the subject ... one of the first really scholarly documentations of Pentecostal belief and practice' (Church Times). `A magnificent book, critical but sympathetic, detached yet deeply involved, and meticulously documented' (William Barclay in The Expository Times).
The author tells of his experiences as a Pentecostal minister and a proponent of the charismatic movement that influenced churches worldwide. -- Back cover.
Religious and Social Backgrounds of the Zulus -- Rise of the Independent Church Movement -- Government Policy -- Church and Community -- Leader and Follower -- Worship and Healing -- New Wine in Old Wineskins.
In 2006, the contemporary American Pentecostal movement celebrated its 100th birthday. Over that time, its African American sector has been markedly influential, not only vis-à-vis other branches of Pentecostalism but also throughout the Christian church. Black Christians have been integrally involved in every aspect of the Pentecostal movement since its inception and have made significant contributions to its founding as well as the evolution of Pentecostal/charismatic styles of worship, preaching, music, engagement of social issues, and theology. Yet despite its being one of the fastest growing segments of the Black Church, Afro-Pentecostalism has not received the kind of critical attention it deserves. Afro-Pentecostalism brings together fourteen interdisciplinary scholars to examine different facets of the movement, including its early history, issues of gender, relations with other black denominations, intersections with popular culture, and missionary activities, as well as the movement’s distinctive theology. Bolstered by editorial introductions to each section, the chapters reflect on the state of the movement, chart its trajectories, discuss pertinent issues, and anticipate future developments. Contributors: Estrelda Y. Alexander, Valerie C. Cooper, David D. Daniels III, Louis B. Gallien, Jr., Clarence E. Hardy III, Dale T. Irvin, Ogbu U. Kalu, Leonard Lovett, Cecil M. Robeck, Jr., Cheryl J. Sanders, Craig Scandrett-Leatherman, William C. Turner, Jr., Frederick L. Ware, and Amos Yong
