Yale University Library Research Guides: African Christianity: Pentecostalism

Intro to Pentecostalism

African Pentecostalism: An Introduction (Online) by Ogbu Kalu An overview of Pentecostalism in Africa. Argues that African Pentecostalism is distinctly African in character, not imported from the West.
An Introduction to Pentecostalism by Allan Anderson Considers the contributions of the Majority World to the development of Pentecostalism and, concentrating on its history and theology, reflects on the movement's development and significance throughout the world.
To the Ends of the Earth: Pentecostalism and the Transformation of World Christianity (Online) by Allan Heaton Anderson Explores the historical and theological factors behind the growth of global Pentecostalism. Anderson argues that its spread is so dramatic because it is an "ends of the earth" movement--pentecostals believe that they are called to be witnesses for Jesus Christ to the furthest reaches of the globe. Includes lots of content on Africa.
Studying Global Pentecostalism: Theories and Methods (Online) by Allan Anderson; Michael Bergunder; Andre Droogers; Cornelis Van der Laan (Editor) The first section of the book examines such topics as definitions, essentialism, postcolonialism, gender, conversion, and globalization. The second section features contributions from those working in psychology, anthropology, sociology, and history. The third section traces the boundaries of theology from the perspectives of pneumatology, ecumenical studies, inter-religious relations, and empirical theology.

Contemporary Pentecostal Christianity: Interpretations from an African Context by J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
Pentecostalism in Africa: Presence and Impact of Pneumatic Christianity in Postcolonial Societies (Online) by Martin Lindhardt (Volume Editor) A treatment of the ways in which Pentecostal-Charismatic movements have shaped the orientations of African Christianity and extended their influence into other spheres of post-colonial societies such as politics, developmental work and popular entertainment.
Spirit-Filled World: Religious Dis/continuity in African Pentecostalism by Allan Heaton Anderson This book is about African Pentecostalism and its relationship to religious beliefs about a pervading spirit world. Argues that Pentecostalism keeps both a continuous and a discontinuous relationship in tension.
African Pentecostalism: Global Discourses, Migrations, Exchanges, and Connections by Wilhelmina Kalu; Nimi Wariboko; Toyin Falola (editors) Contrary to dominant Western perspectives on African Pentecostalism which sees it as a religious vehicle for Western global cultural influences in Africa, Kalu provides an alternative trans-national discourse that is sensitive to local identities, appropriations, and contestations of global processes.

Aspects of Pentecostal Theology: Recent Developments in Africa by Marius Nel
Pentecostal Theology in Africa by Clifton R. Clarke (Editor); J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu (Foreword by) A collection of essays that explore the theology of African Pentecostalism from various vantage points.
Pentecostalism: Origins and Developments Worldwide by Walter J. Hollenweger Focusing on the theological stories of the Pentecostal movement within the contexts of its "Black Oral Root," "Catholic Root," "Evangelical Root," "Critical Root," and "Ecumenical Root," Hollenweger calls our attention to the significance of this movement for religion, politics, and the world.

African Christian Studies Series 13 monographs on African theology covering numerous countries.