{"product_id":"the-pentecostal-paradox-paperback","title":"The Pentecostal Paradox - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. J. Hocking\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKurt Jurgensmeier\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1906, a new religious phenomenon emerged from California. Then, just over sixty years later, a million-fold expansion occurred. What was the catalyst for this explosion of growth? \u003cem\u003eThe Pentecostal Paradox\u003c\/em\u003e explores the history and rise of a new religious movement called the Pentecostals. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, newspaper articles of the day, and other long-forgotten sources, author G. J. Hocking weaves together an accurate history of the movement to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating stories--the mailing lists of over 50,000 subscribers go missing; a preacher hijacked the pulpit causing untold havoc; a report of flames shooting fifty feet in the air--\u003cem\u003eThe Pentecostal Paradox\u003c\/em\u003e asks: Were these events fact, fiction, or real phenomena?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this timely work, California the Charismatic Cradle features prominently as the author juxtaposes the rise of Pentecostalism with both the California gold rush and the San Francisco earthquake. Eventually, a \"God Rush\" occurred in 1906 as many rushed to Azusa Street, Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow will this book shed light on this vast group? What next for Pentecostalism? These questions are answered in a candid and yet concise way in this much-needed analysis of the Pentecostal movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eG. J. Hocking is an Australian-born author who spent much of his youth in Pentecostal churches and Bible colleges. Although he has been out of the Pentecostal scene for over two decades, he maintains a keen interest in the movement and has written from many years of observation and study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42715902607423,"sku":"9781532683060","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7d16ac353ebace351c18e62d064e461f.webp?v=1765073048","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-pentecostal-paradox-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}