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Charismatic Christianity as a
Global Culture
Edited by Karla Poewe
“A fascinating look at a worldwide phenomenon that has been all too easy to compartmentalize or ignore. The shift from a North American to a global genealogy for
charismatic religion is especially revealing, as are the connections it makes between
Christian movements, non-Christian ones, and everything that lies between.”—David
Stoll, author of Is Latin America Turning Protestant?
The charismatic movement that began in the first century currently spans the globe.
The term “charismatic” refers to the “gifts of the Holy Spirit”—speaking in tongues,
healing, prophecy, and discernment—said to be available to Christians who have surrendered their lives to Christ. Charismatic Christianity as a Global Culture takes readers
on a journey to discover the history of the movement and the reasons why more and
more Christians are finding the charismatic experience so meaningful.
Leading scholars in the fields of religion and anthropology discuss the thought
patterns and religious traditions of charismatics throughout the world. By examining
believers throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, the contributors provide a
comprehensive overview of a charismatic tapestry that appears to transcend national,
ethnic, racial, and class boundaries.
In her introduction, Karla Poewe describes how believers attempt to integrate mind,
body, and spirit, thereby providing for a more holistic religious experience. Poewe
points out that charismatic Christianity and Pentecostalism have suffered from academic biases in the past; this book is one of the first to place the charismatic experience in an academic framework.
Karla Poewe is professor of anthropology at the University of Calgary in
Alberta, Canada, and author of several
books dealing with religion, gender,
and economics.
Studies in Comparative Religion • Frederick M. Denny, series editor
Available 2013, 300 pages
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