Issue 58 The Rise of Pentecostalism

Little-known or remarkable facts about early Pentecostalism.

Pentecostals reached out to the poor, reintroduced many spiritual gifts to the church, and reinvigorated the faith of entire continents.

The story behind the Azusa Street revival, the most phenomenal event of twentieth-century Christianity.

The finished work controversy was Pentecostalism’s first split.

Racial harmony broke down, but the hope did not.

The Oneness movement pushed Pentecostals to organize.

Early Pentecostals asked, Why go to war when Jesus is on his way?

Until recently, Latinos have been the most overlooked members of the Pentecostal family.

Few have taken the Bible more literally than George Hensley and the snake handlers.

Chronology of the rise of Pentecostalism.

Evangelicals were none too eager to welcome the Pentecostals.

Aimee Semple McPherson was the first Pentecostal to become a national sensation.

An excerpt from a sermon.

Pentecostalism’s early leaders were as varied as they were dynamic.

In Pentecostalism’s early years it was not unusual to see women preaching, pastoring, and leading.

A sampling of ecstatic experiences reported in different eras of church history.

It’s not tongues but a different way of being a Christian.

More resources on Pentecostalism.