Heaven Below: Early Pentecostals and American Culture

Wacker gives an in-depth account of the practices of American pentecostal churches. He examines aspects of pentecostal culture, including rituals, speaking in tongues, the authority of the Bible, the central role of Jesus in everyday life, the gifts of prophecy and healing, ideas about personal appearance, women’s roles, and race relations.

Author(s): Grant Wacker
Published: 2001-06-30
Pages: 392
Categories: History