The Toronto blessing, or is it?
"It has been described as 'like getting drunk without the hangover'. It can involve falling on the floor, uncontrollable laughter, and the making of animal noises. Since early 1994, the Toronto Blessing has taken many charismatic and Pentecostal churches in different parts of the world by storm." "Starting as a local phenomenon in Toronto, Canada, the Blessing has attracted followers from all walks of life. It has been hailed by its devotees as 'a time of refreshment from God'. Its critics have dismissed it as a product of mass hysteria. Where does the truth lie?" "The Toronto Blessing - Or Is It? examines the myriad questions people are asking. How did the Blessing start? What happens to people when they receive it? Is it a genuine experience of God's activity? Has there been anything like it in Christian history before? Is it 'biblical'? Why has it appeared in some, but not all, churches? What sort of worship settings is it found in? Why do its followers find it so attractive? Why has it taken these unusual forms? Is it healthy for those involved?" "The contributors tackling these questions are a biblical theologian, a sociologist, a psychiatrist, a Church historian and a liturgical expert; each gives his or her trained and professional analysis of the Blessing."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 1995
Darton, Longman and Todd, London, 1995