Description
Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has significant reading creases throughout. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “The Charismatic Movement” by John R. Rice offers a fascinating glimpse into the controversial and often misunderstood world of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. Published in the late 20th century, Rice’s work provides an insider’s perspective on a religious movement that swept across America, challenging traditional Protestant norms with its emphasis on spiritual gifts, divine healing, and ecstatic worship experiences.
As a prominent fundamentalist Baptist leader, Rice’s critique of the Charismatic movement is both incisive and thought-provoking, shedding light on the theological debates and cultural tensions that arose as this new expression of Christianity gained momentum. While some may disagree with Rice’s stance, his work remains an important historical document, capturing the concerns and objections raised by more conservative Christian voices during a period of significant religious upheaval.
For collectors and readers alike, this copy holds particular value as a tangible artifact of a pivotal era in American religious history, its well-thumbed pages and creased spine bearing witness to the intense discussions and soul-searching that accompanied the rise of the Charismatic movement.
