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What is Pentecostalism

Chapter 5
The Evolution of Black African Entrepreneurship in the UK
Refers to a form of Christianity that lays emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit and the direct personal experience of God.
Published in Chapter:
Ethnic Associations and Entrepreneurship
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7631-0.ch005
Abstract
The chapter interrogates the peculiarities of business and marketing activities among the Black Africans' organized social spaces such as religious associations, parties, and get-togethers. This demonstrates the ability of Black African groups to adjust to a secondary range of social conditions in the UK through the adoption of social networking practices that tracks the contours of their cultures and entrepreneurial agency.
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Chapter 6
“Prayers That Preyed”: Critical Reflections on Robert Martin Gumbura's Church Saga in Zimbabwe
This kind of Christianity is mainly characterized by its emphasis of being “born again” following a direct experience of the presence of God. In addition, they stress on the possession by the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, performance of miracles and preaching of the health and wealth gospel.
Published in Chapter: “Prayers That Preyed”: Critical Reflections on Robert Martin Gumbura's Church Saga in Zimbabwe; From: #MeToo Issues in Religious-Based Institutions and Organizations
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Chapter 8
A Narrative Journey Through Faith and Literacy
A term for one of a group of charismatic movements that emerged in early 1900s North America. In the context of this chapter, Pentecostalism refers to the belief systems and practices of members of Appalachian culture.
Published in Chapter: A Narrative Journey Through Faith and Literacy; From: The Role of Faith and Religious Diversity in Educational Practices
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Beyond Prosperity Gospel and Socio-Economic Insecurity in Africa: Ethical Implications of Spiritualizing Poverty
Pentecostalism is a Protestant Christian movement that emphasises direct personal experience of God through baptism with the Holy Spirit. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, the Greek name for the Jewish Feast of Weeks.
Published in Chapter: Beyond Prosperity Gospel and Socio-Economic Insecurity in Africa: Ethical Implications of Spiritualizing Poverty; From: Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
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