Churches & Church Leadership, Missions & Missionary Work, Theology, Religion & Spirituality 

This book is unique in integrating charismatic and empirical perspectives in practical theology, exemplifying both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Studies in Pentecostal and Charismatic Issues is a series of academic monographs, which explore issues of interest to Charismatic and Pentecostal scholars, students and leaders. The book will be multi-disciplinary covering: *Biblical studies on the Spirit and spiritual gifts *Historical studies on Pentecostal-charismatic Christianity *Pentecostal-charismatic theological studies *Empirical analysis of contemporary Pentecostal-charismatic Christianity In Part One Mark Cartledge offers a proposal for practical theology, reviewing the ways in which theology and especially practical theology, has related to the social sciences, Charismatic Spirituality an theories of truth and knowledge. Part Two progresses into six empirical studies on Charismatic Worship, glossolalia and postmodernity, women and prophetic activity, the 'Toronto Blessing', healing and socialization. Each chapter ends with methodological reflection and suggestions for renewed theological praxis, enforcing the value of such methods of study for an understanding of charismatic Christianity." - from Amzon