It's a New Day: Race and Gender in the Modern Charismatic Movement (Religion & American Culture)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.84 (577 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081731606X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Billingsley tells an important story that hasn't been told Eric B. Dent I found this book to be extremely engaging. I am a lifelong Christian but was mostly unfamiliar with the charismatic figures profiled in this book. Billingsley particularly highlights the major contributions of women and blacks in this movement. These people have had a major impact on perhaps millions of people and it is great to see a comprehensive view of what is common and distinctive about them. It's a great read!. Charismatic Movement Queen Yancy Very enlightening as it gave great reference to contemporary charisma in some of the Churches around the world today. We must worship God in spirit and truth in order to have the characteristics of Jesus Christ.
It’s a New Day contributes to our understanding and appreciation of one of the most vital sectors in current American religious life.. Charismatic women ministers take to the pulpit, manage publishing empires, and lead the faithful in modern America. Similarly, both black and white charismatic ministers preach to integrated churches and hold integrated revivals, even while racial divides endure in the larger society. Billingsley observes current figures such as T. It’s
“Scott Billingsley does a good job of explaining who people are and how they relate in the modern charismatic movement. The world he describes is richly textured and enormously influential and the biographical sketches point readers toward an understanding of the origins and development of the movement.”