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Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa - A new hermeneutic for nonviolence (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,268
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Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa - A new hermeneutic for nonviolence (Paperback): Marius Nel

Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa - A new hermeneutic for nonviolence (Paperback)

Marius Nel

Series: Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies

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Most of the early twentieth-century Pentecostal denominations were peace churches that encouraged a stance of conscientious objection. However, since the Second World War Pentecostals have largely abandoned their pacifist viewpoint as they have taken on a more literal Biblical hermeneutic from their interaction with Evangelical denominations. This book traces the history of nonviolence in Pentecostalism and suggests that a new hermeneutic of the Bible is needed by today's Pentecostals in order for them to rediscover their pacifist roots and effect positive social change. The book focuses on how Pentecostalism has manifested in South Africa during the twentieth century. Much of the available academic literature on hermeneutics and exegesis in the field of Pentecostal Studies is of an American or British-European origin. This book redresses this imbalance by exploring how the Bible has been used amongst African Pentecostals to teach on the apparent paradox of a simultaneously wrathful and loving God. It then goes onto suggest that how the Bible is read directly affects how Pentecostals view their role as potential reformers of society. So, it must be engaged seriously and thoughtfully. By bringing Pentecostalism's function in South African society to the fore, this book adds a fresh perspective on the issue of pacifism in world Christianity. As such it will be of great use to scholars of Pentecostal Studies, Theology, and Religion and Violence as well as those working in African Studies.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies
Release date: August 2020
First published: 2018
Authors: Marius Nel
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 978-0-367-59086-4
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > Pentecostal Churches
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > Pentecostal Churches
Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches > Pentecostal Churches
LSN: 0-367-59086-7
Barcode: 9780367590864

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