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pentecostalism

/ˌpen.tɪˈkɒs.təl.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌpen.tɪˈkɒs.təl.ɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruРелигиозное движение и совокупность верований в христианстве, которые подчеркивают действие Святого Духа, духовные дары, такие как говорение на языках, и экстатические переживания во время поклонения.

A religious movement and set of beliefs within Christianity that emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues, and ecstatic worship experiences.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Christian movementC1formal

    A renewal movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit and direct experience of the presence of God by the believer.

    ruПятидесятничество

    • Pentecostalism is one of the fastest-growing movements in global Christianity.
    • The church service was characterized by the enthusiastic worship typical of Pentecostalism.
    • Scholars study the social and cultural impact of Pentecostalism in developing countries.
  2. Beliefs and practicesC1formal

    The principles and practices of Pentecostal groups, often involving religious excitement, speaking in tongues, divine healing, and other spiritual gifts.

    ruВерования и практики

    • Pentecostalism places a strong emphasis on the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
    • Speaking in tongues is a common practice within Pentecostalism.
    • The revival meeting was filled with the religious excitement characteristic of Pentecostalism.
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