THE CHARISMATIC CENTURY: THE ENDURING IMPACT OF THE AZUSA STREET REVIVAL
JACK W HAYFORD and S. DAVID MOORE
ISBN# 978-0-446-57813-4
August 2006
Warner Faith-Time Warner Book Group
1271 Avenue of The Americas, New York, NY 10020
Hardback Book
$19.99U.S./$26.99Can.
296 Pages
Christian Living/ Inspirational
Rating: 4 cups

The Charismatic Century records the renewal of the Pentecostal and Charismatic faiths during the twentieth century. The Pentecostal folklore credits 312 Azusa Street with a spirit-filled revival. Pentecostalism, with its emphasis on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, was reborn. The Apostolic Faith Mission became the catalytic birthplace of the modern Pentecostal movement.

Early Pentecostals associate the Los Angeles revival to the birth of Jesus Christ. He was born in a humble stable in Bethlehem to common people and Pentecostalism was born among common people in a building once used as a stable. From these common beginnings just one hundred years ago, the Pentecostal/Charismatic Renewal began changing global Christianity.

The Pentecostal and Charismatic movements are the fastest growing sector of the Christian faith, with estimates of over six million or more members in 2005. The Renewal is one of the largest groups of Christians in the world and garners new followers every year. Pentecostalism is extremely diverse and cannot be defined theologically. The only common theme among members is the desire to experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit through heartfelt praise and worship.

Mr. Jack W. Hayford and Ms. S. David Moore have written a great historical tome chronicling a significant religious movement. The writing is interesting and keeps the reader engaged while imparting knowledge in an easy to follow layout. For those readers of the apostolic faith it is a great addition to their library.

Kathy
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