Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa: A new hermeneutic for nonviolence by

Description: Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa by Marius Nel Most of the early twentieth-century Pentecostal denominations were peace churches that encouraged a stance of conscientious objection. However, since the Second World War Pentecostals have largely abandoned their pacifist viewpoint as they have taken on a more literal Biblical hermeneutic from their interaction with Evangelical denominations. This book traces the history of nonviolence in Pentecostalism and suggests that a new hermeneutic of the Bible is needed by todays Pentecostals in order for them to rediscover their pacifist roots and effect positive social change. The book focuses on how Pentecostalism has manifested in South Africa during the twentieth century. Much of the available academic literature on hermeneutics and exegesis in the field of Pentecostal Studies is of an American or British-European origin. This book redresses this imbalance by exploring how the Bible has been used amongst African Pentecostals to teach on the apparent paradox of a simultaneously wrathful and loving God. It then goes onto suggest that how the Bible is read directly affects how Pentecostals view their role as potential reformers of society. So, it must be engaged seriously and thoughtfully.By bringing Pentecostalisms function in South African society to the fore, this book adds a fresh perspective on the issue of pacifism in world Christianity. As such it will be of great use to scholars of Pentecostal Studies, Theology, and Religion and Violence as well as those working in African Studies. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Marius Nel is a Research professor at North-West University, South Africa. He has written numberous articles on Biblical Studies and hermeneutics and contributed to several collections including the Oxford Dictionary of the Bible and Ethics. His own books include Aspects of Pentecostal Theology (2015). Table of Contents Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas; By way of introduction: Motivation for study 1 Church and war: A change in hermeneutical stance among Pentecostals 2 The Bible and violence, and Christians 3 Ideology as violence: Apartheid as a case study 4 A distinctive Pentecostal hermeneutic? 5 The theory and theology of just war: A Pentecostal reflection 6 Synthesis Details ISBN1138587184 Author Marius Nel Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies Year 2018 ISBN-10 1138587184 ISBN-13 9781138587182 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation North-West University, S. Africa Pages 228 DEWEY 261.873208828994 Publication Date 2018-05-10 Language English AU Release Date 2018-05-10 NZ Release Date 2018-05-10 UK Release Date 2018-05-10 Subtitle A new hermeneutic for nonviolence Alternative 9780367590864 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139848960;

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