Pentecostalism is one of the most dynamic forces in twentiethcentury Christianity. From fastgrowing denominations such as the Assemblies of God to popular television ministries such as "The 700 Club;" the fruits of Pentecostalism can be seen throughout modern Christian life. In this landmark study; Donald Dayton explains how Pentecostalism grew out of Methodism and the nineteenthcentury holiness revivals. He finds evidence of Wesleyan teaching in the classic writings of many Pentecostal leaders. He shows how Pentecostalism is rooted in the Wesleyan theological tradition; rather than being a contrived system of modern revivalistic ides. Martin E. Marty says in his foreword that Pentecostals "have no choice; it is clear from this book; but to see that there were . . . roots to the growth they reaped." He calls Theological Roots of Pentecostalism "a very important statement . . . one without which subsequent commentators on Pentecostalism are not likely to give intelligent accounts."
#562376 in Books Baker Pub Group/Baker Books 2007-06-01 2007-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .60 x 5.50l; .65 #File Name: 0800794214240 pagesGirl Soldier A Story of Hope for Northern Uganda s Children
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The children of Uganda need help...NOW!By BettyThis is an amazing story but also a very troubling one. After I read it; I did some research and found that things have not changed very much in that part of the world. It is difficult to believe that a madman like Joseph Kony is allowed to continue to ravage the country and destroy thousands of lives for over 20 years...and continues to do so. NGOs and private citizens from other countries; like Faith McDonnell; as well as a few brave people like Grace Akallo; are the only ones trying to save the children. I did read that the US government does send in troops to hunt down Kony; but so far without success. This story must remain at the forefront of public consciousness; so that these people are not forgotten; but are helped in every way possible and prayed for unceasingly. I highly recommend it to everyone but caution those with delicate constitutions...it is quite graphic in some places.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Please Read!By Lyn AdamsI have long felt that we need to know about what happened in the Holocaust to commemorate those who suffered; those who risked and many gave their lives to help the innocent; and to learn from how it was allowed to not repeat the past. So many do not realized that the United States and many other countries fired on ships of the few Jewish immigrants that were allowed to leave Germany in WWII; causing the ships to either go down with no survivors or to have to return to Germany. I think; "How could we have done that to the innocent; who just wanted to flee the horrors of a mad man?" Now; when I am finally learning what is going on in the several African nations that are kidnapping; raping; maiming bodies that some survive so disfigured; and killing hundreds of thousands; I am appalled at how this is not proclaimed internationally day and night until it is stopped! I find in my own small sphere of existence; that people often do not want to hear what they find merely inconvenient to know. We must know! The beginning of what to do is to be informed and to pray ... until it stops. The bright spots are the ones who care enough to be proclaiming and providing for those who are suffering. Like in Corrie Ten Boom's "HIding Place;" we can marvel that God's presence can do such a work of merciful healing and strength in the heart of Grace; one of the two authors; after she became one of the child captives forces to take part in this horror.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. For Such a Time As ThisBy Lynn DoveI suppose timing is everything right now; and I downloaded this book on Kindle when it was free quite a while ago; but did not start reading it until this week.With the viral explosion of Kony 2012 on YouTube; and the upcoming world-wide event that will try to bring to light the decades old atrocities that this man has perpetrated on the children (the invisible children) of Uganda; it is timely I would read this book.When a book is written by two authors (as this one is); it is oftentimes difficult for a story to "flow"; and certainly such was the case with this book; however; I appreciated the historical details that made up at least three quarters of the book.Sprinkled in between the historical and political background of Uganda as a nation torn apart by civil; and tribal war and the rise of tyranical bullies like Joseph Kony; is one young girl's story of being abducted and then indoctrinated into the child army of Kony.As a westerner reading the book; I cannot imagine the life the children of Uganda are experiencing nightly as countless thousands "commute" to cities to sleep because of their fear of being abducted from their families every night. We have no concept in the U.S. and Canada what it is like for all Ugandans at this time in their history.Books of this nature; are important to bring the plight of a nation to our conscious awareness.Read the book and pray for those children daily. God is still in control; even in the midst of such hardship.
