Social Sciences
DOI: 10.1080/13617670903371548

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African Pentecostalism's diversity and characteristics are described and analysed, with suggestions on its growth and persistence.

Abstract

The diversity of African Pentecostalism, its early colonial and missionary history and its current characteristics are described and analysed. Reference is made to methods of training and forms of leadership, and suggestions are made about the reasons for its growth and persistence.

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GARRARD, David J. African pentecostalism. Journal of Beliefs & Values-Studies in Religion & Education, 2009, 30: 231–244.