Practicing the Faith

Practicing the FaithOver the past decades, Pentecostal charismatic Christianity has arguably become the fastest growing religious movement in the world. Distinguishing features of this variant of Christianity include formal ritual activities as well as informal, experiential, and ecstatic forms of worship. This book examines Pentecostal charismatic ritual practice in different parts of the world, highlighting, among other things, the crucial role of ritual in creating

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