Money matters in Pentecostal circles
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Authors
Theron, Jacques
Issue Date
2011
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Money matters , Pentacostalism
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Abstract
This article focuses on a number of different but interrelated
issues concerning Pentecostalism. Noteworthy, in terms of
money matters, are references to the fact that Pentecostalism
started among mostly poor people. However, it is clear that
right from the start the Movement grew phenomenally in terms
of adherents and in its ability to acquire large sums of money.
Gradually the Movement also gained respect among people
from other levels of society. These developments caused
changes in the way money matters were dealt with. A new
theology – not accepted by all Pentecostals – was developed.
Within some variations of the "Prosperity Gospel", God's
blessings as well as success in life are measured along monetary
lines. This article tries to explore these developments. It
also refers to a research report on the importance of the money
power of Pentecostals in South Africa, showing how this
Movement has become an important factor in the lives of
millions of South Africans. Specific references are made to the
financial buying power of Pentecostals and the megachurch
buildings that are being erected at present. At the end, comments
are presented on how new theologies closely related to
money issues will influence Pentecostalism as well as other
churches theologically and in practical terms in the future.
Description
Peer reviewed
Citation
Theron, J 2011, 'Money matters in Pentecostal circles',
Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 153-171.
Publisher
Church history Society of Southern Africa
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10170499