When God Spoke American
Norwegian Pentecostalism and the North American Healing Revival, 1947-57
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https://doi.org/10.22439/asca.v57i1.7493Keywords:
pentecostalism, faith healing, culture wars, transatlantic exchange, migrant churches, Americanization, postwar periodAbstract
This article tells the story of the Norwegian reception of the North-American postwar pentecostal healing revival. The 1950 visit by two American faith healers was a major media event. Although the healing revival was perceived as “too American” by many, including many pentecostal believers in Norway, the article shows that Nordic-American pentecostal groups played a role in launching the movement in the first place. Moreover, it argues that the American faith healers visiting Norway in 1950 shaped Norwegian public debate and understanding of religious freedom.References
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