Pentecostal/Apostolic History

[Innocuous]

I've recently become keenly interested in the history of Pentecostalism and the Apostolic movement. For those of you who enjoy this sort of thing I'm soliciting your input as to your top five authors and/or books on the subject.

I'm also interested in church history in general so feel free to include your favorites in that vein as well.

Thanks.

[Sam]

The Winds of God by Ethel Goss is a history of the Pentecostal movement from, Topeka Kansas in 1901 until the formation of the Asssemblies of God in 1914.

The Phenomenon of Pentecost by Frank Ewart is good. it was written by a Oneness Pentecostal.

Christianity Without the Cross by Thomas Fudge is good. It tells about how the UPC has gone through some different phases doctrinally (specifically on the plan of salvation).

[Innocuous]

Thanks Sam. I'll check into those. Hopefully they're still in print.

Do you have any suggestions regarding the holiness movement of the 1800's, Weslyanism, and the Keswick conferences? I'm interested in scholarly works like Fudge's as well as personal recounts.

Do you find David Reed's research and point of view to be objective and reliable?

[Sam]

Thanks Sam. I'll check into those. Hopefully they're still in print.

Do you have any suggestions regarding the holiness movement of the 1800's, Weslyanism, and the Keswick conferences? I'm interested in scholarly works like Fudge's as well as personal recounts.

Do you find David Reed's research and point of view to be objective and reliable?

There is a book called "Vision of the Disinherited" which deals somewhat with the holiness movement and pentecostalism. It's been a long time since I've read it and really don't remember much about it. He explains the split in the Assemblies of God between Oneness and Trinity as being based more on "control" than actually on doctrine but I don't remember who was trying to maintain control and of what. The memory isn't what it used to be.

I don't remember David Reed's writing.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Maybe these books will help you.
http://www.apostolicpb.com/15.html

[Scott Hutchinson]

This site has some interesting things in it,although there are somethings I don't agree with on it.
http://oldoldstory.org/church/church.html

[Scott Hutchinson]

This book ought to get you studying.
http://www.ccel.org/s/schaff/history/About.htm

[Pastor Keith]

I've recently become keenly interested in the history of Pentecostalism and the Apostolic movement. For those of you who enjoy this sort of thing I'm soliciting your input as to your top five authors and/or books on the subject.

I'm also interested in church history in general so feel free to include your favorites in that vein as well.

Thanks.

Are you wanting only those of a Oneness viewpoint?

[Sam]

Maybe these books will help you.
http://www.apostolicpb.com/15.html

I noticed that Bro. Marvin Arnold had a couple of books on there. Hasn't his book "Apostolic History Outline" been pretty well discredited among Oneness people? I seem to remember it being discussed on this or some other forum.

[Innocuous]

Are you wanting only those of a Oneness viewpoint?

No, actually I would like a real cross-section of the various pov's.

[Justin]

I noticed that Bro. Marvin Arnold had a couple of books on there. Hasn't his book "Apostolic History Outline" been pretty well discredited among Oneness people? I seem to remember it being discussed on this or some other forum.

Discredited? Such as...?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Some say some of the groups Bro.Arnold listed as oneness were not.
Check this out.
http://theeverlastinggospellive.com/Philip.htm

[Scott Hutchinson]

http://www.biblicalapostolic.com/contributors.htm

[Scott Hutchinson]

http://www.geocities.com/beapostolic/history.html

[Innocuous]

Thank you to all who have been very helpful in answering my requests. Keep 'em coming. I'm making a list and compiling my resources. Thank you and God bless.

[Sam]

Discredited? Such as...?

Didn't those who helped him do research later say that he was not honest in how he presented the material?

If he found a reference to someone who rejected "church/state" baptism, didn't he include them as actually "Oneness Pentecost"?

If he found a reference to a group who experienced the gifts of the Spirit, didn't he list them as being Oneness Pentecost?

I have not read the book and I am not an historian so I can't comment on the historical accuracy of what he presents. From what I understand, he was pretty sloppy with his facts. He grasped at groups and individuals who were not part of the "established" church and presented them as "Apostolic" or "oneness" when there was really no indication of what words they used when performing the water baptism ritual.

I personally cannot condemn nor commend the book. I have a copy of it in pdf format but have never read it.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Here is a neat read.
http://www.upccayman.com/history.html

[RunningOnFaith]

New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements is an excellent resource.

http://www.amazon.com/International-Dictionary-Pentecostal-Charismatic-Movements/dp/0310224810/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236669048&sr=8-1

[jaxfam6]

it might also do good to study the european move also. wasn't there also a move taking place in China around the same time as all these others?

[rava61]

It's My Desire.......


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