An in-depth textual history of the pentacostal movement of the 20th century. Intresting with lots of detail and yet not boring. Well documented.
0Report
this is a great book for the pentecostal it is truly a must to read to know your spiritual heritage as a pentecostal beliver
0Report
I have yet to read all the way through Vinson Synan's book because I keep jumping from page to page... the stories! The pictures! If you were there in the charismatic days, you may find it striking you the way it strikes me...it's like looking at a yearbook! It is such a valuable memoir of great days in which I was privileged to participate. I only got the book a few days ago but already have been telling friends about...
0Report
Vinson Synan has compiled a concise, readable, and valuable volume tracing the one hundred-year history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement. The book is a partisan overview of the key events and most significant personalities that contributed to this century-long religious phenomenon. Synan provides outstanding coverage of the enormous contributions of African Americans, and Hispanics, as well as females within the...
0Report
History comes to life in a book that makes for compelling reading and a valuable reference tool. In addition to key data and timelines, it refers readers to a wealth of related background material. Though Vinson Synan wrote six chapters, it features nine other contributors. Yet the story flows with the coherence of a single author, enlivened by vignettes on such key figures as Kathryn Kuhlman, Carlos Annacondia, Oral Roberts...
0Report