Routledge Pacifism and Pentecostals in South Africa - Book

Explore the complex relationship between faith and nonviolence in this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines how early twentieth-century Pentecostal denominations often functioned as peace churches that supported conscientious objection. It investigates the historical shift that occurred after the Second World War, when many Pentecostal groups moved away from pacifism due to new biblical interpretations shaped by interactions with Evangelical denominations. By tracing the history of nonviolence within the Pentecostal movement, this text argues for a fresh hermeneutic of the Bible. The author suggests that a new approach to scriptural interpretation can help modern Pentecostals reconnect with their pacifist origins. This study is essential for those interested in how religious movements influence social change and how theological shifts impact a community's stance on peace and conflict.