Title Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa : a new hermeneutic for nonviolence / Marius Nel

Published London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2018

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Description 1 online resource Series Routledge new critical thinking in religion, theology, and biblical studies Routledge new critical thinking in religion, theology, and biblical studies. Contents Chapter By way of introduction: motivation for study -- chapter 1 Church and war: a change in hermeneutical stance among Pentecostals -- chapter 2 The Bible and violence, and Christians -- chapter 3 Ideology as violence: apartheid as a case study -- chapter 4 A distinctive Pentecostal hermeneutic? -- chapter 5 The theory and theology of just war: a Pentecostal reflection -- chapter 6 Synthesis Summary "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."--Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on print version record Subject Pentecostalism -- South Africa Pentecostal churches -- South Africa Pentecostal churches -- Doctrines Nonviolence -- Religious aspects -- Pentecostal churches. Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- Pentecostal churches. RELIGION / Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict. RELIGION / Christianity / Pentecostal & Charismatic. RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues. RELIGION / Christianity / General. Pentecostal churches -- Doctrines Pentecostal churches Pacifism -- Religious aspects -- Pentecostal churches Nonviolence -- Religious aspects -- Pentecostal churches Pentecostalism Religion Religion and politics Religious ethics Theology Violence -- Religious aspects South Africa Africa Form Electronic book LC no. 2020691509 ISBN 9780429504112 042950411X 9780429995927 042999592X 9780429995934 0429995938 9780429995910 0429995911

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