An Eyewitness Remembers the Century of the Holy Spirit – Vinson Synan Koopje

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An Eyewitness Remembers the Century of the Holy Spirit

Premier Pentecostal historian Vinson Synan shares for the first time his engaging personal assessment of and involvement in the extraordinary events of the last 100 years that gave birth to the charismatic and Pentecostal movements.

Because of his unique position and participation in most of these events, Synan offers a rare and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenal events that took place when the Holy Spirit fell at Azusa Street; the subsequent formation of the Pentecostal denominations; the surprising birth of the charismatic renewal; the emergence of charismatic Catholicism; the Toronto Blessing; and beyond.

Because Synan is so widely respected across denominational lines for his scholarship and balance, his candid eyewitness memoir will rivet all who walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, as well as professors, students, and curious onlookers. A once-in-a-lifetime perspective!

“A deeply moving account.”Richard J. MouwPremier Pentecostal historian Vinson Synan shares fascinating behindthescenes stories and personal assessments of the events that gave birth to the charismatic movements, including when the Holy Spirit fell at Azusa Street, the Latter Rain movement, the emergence of charismatic Catholicism, the Toronto Blessing, and more. A onceinalifetime book, this eyewitness memoir will rivet and refresh all who love the work of God’s Spirit.

Foreword / by Jack Hayford — Introduction — A child of Azusa Street — The latter rain and healing revivals — Protestant neo-Pentecostals — Catholic Charismatics — Charismatic concerns and controversies — New Orleans — The prosperity gospel — The third wave — Racial reconciliation — Toronto, Brownsville, and Lakeland revivals — The New Apostolic Reformation Movement — Things I never expected to see in my lifetime

About the author:
H. Vinson Synan(1934-2020) was a dean emeritus and distinguished professor of church history at Regent University, received his PhD in American history from the University of Georgia. He founded and pastored four churches and has held various denominational offices. In 1970, Synan co-founded the Society for Pentecostal Studies, which has given institutional shape to Pentecostal research. He has published numerous scholarly and popular articles and essays and many books. He and his wife, Carol, lived in Chesapeake, Virginia.

For further NOTES See also the BACK of the book!