Evangelism and Apostasy
Download or Read eBook Evangelism and Apostasy PDF written by Kurt Bowen and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1996-04-30 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Kurt Bowen |
Publisher | : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 1996-04-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780773565845 |
ISBN-13 | : 0773565841 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Evangelism and Apostasy by : Kurt Bowen
Book excerpt: Highlighting the demographic, social, and political character of the Evangelical movement in the 1980s and 1990s, Bowen pays particular attention to conversion processes, commitment mechanisms, schisms, and distinctive beliefs. He also considers the controversial issues of religious persecution and American missionary influence. Bowen reveals that Evangelicalism's appeal is so pervasive in Mexico that if Evangelical converts all remained faithful it could become Mexico's dominant religion by 2006. This projection, however, is improbable due to high drop-out rates. Bowen argues that Evangelical apostasy is rooted in the most basic beliefs and practices of its followers.