Bright Wind Of The Spirit : Pentecostalism Today
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Author: Steve Durasoff
Publisher: Logos P168
Year: 1972 Print: 1 Cover Price: $1.95
Condition: Book Grades. Very Good. Light wear.
Genre: Non Fiction/Religion/History
Pages: 277
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The book spans 277 pages and provides a detailed look at the Pentecostal movement from its roots to its modern expression up to the early 1970s:
- The Power of the Holy Spirit: The "bright wind" in the title refers directly to the Holy Spirit. The book explores the core Pentecostal belief in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which believers experience after their initial conversion.
- Spiritual Gifts: Durasoff discusses the unique practices that define the movement, such as speaking in tongues, divine healing, and the exercise of spiritual gifts during worship.
- Global Expansion: The text traces how Pentecostalism grew rapidly from local revivals—like the famous Azusa Street Revival in 1906—into a massive global force with a wide variety of independent churches and organizations.
- The Charismatic Renewal: Because it was published in 1972, the book captures a snapshot of the "Charismatic Renewal" era, during which traditional historic denominations (like Catholic and mainline Protestant churches) began adopting Pentecostal practices and styles of worship.
