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Born Again In Brazil: The Pentecostal Boom And The Pathogens Of Poverty
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A Spiritual Revolution Is Transforming The Religious Landscape Of Latin America. Evangelical Protestantism, Particularly Pentecostalism, Has Replaced Catholicism As The Leading Religion In Thousands Of Barrios On The Urban Periphery. But In Few Latin American Nations Have Protestants Multiplied As Rapidly As In Brazil. What Accounts For This Rise? Combining Historical, Political, And Ethnographic Research, R. Andrew Chestnut Shows That The Relationship Between Faith Healing And Illness In The Conversion Process Is Integral To The Popularity Of Pentecostalism Among Brazil'S Poor. He Augments His Analysis Of The Economic And Political Factors With Extensive Interview Material To Capture His Informants' Conversion Experience. In Doing So, He Presents Both A Historical Framework For A Broad Understanding Of Pentecostalism In Latin America And Insight Into The Personal Motivations And Beliefs Of The Crentes Themselves.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Born Again in Brazil'? A: The book primarily explores the rise of Evangelical Protestantism, especially Pentecostalism, in Brazil and its impact on the religious landscape and socio-economic conditions of the poor.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Professor R. Andrew Chestnut, who combines historical, political, and ethnographic research in his analysis.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The themes include faith healing, the conversion process, economic and political factors influencing religion, and personal motivations of individuals within the Pentecostal movement.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has 218 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Born Again in Brazil' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 1997.
- Q: What insights does the book offer about Pentecostalism? A: It provides a historical framework for understanding Pentecostalism in Latin America and insight into the personal beliefs and experiences of its followers.
- Q: Is there any specific demographic focus in the book? A: Yes, the book particularly focuses on the experiences of Brazil's poor and how Pentecostalism has influenced their lives.
- Q: Can this book be useful for academic research? A: Yes, it combines various research methodologies and offers valuable insights for those studying religion, sociology, or Latin American studies.