The Pentecostal Movement among Bulgaria’s Gypsies

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" The Pentecostal Movement among Bulgaria’s Gypsies "
Miroslav Atanasov

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1080653
Doc. No	:	LA124282
Call No	:	‭10.1163/157007411X592684‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Miroslav Atanasov
Title & Author	:	The Pentecostal Movement among Bulgaria’s Gypsies [Article]\ Miroslav Atanasov
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Pneuma
Date	:	2011
Volume/ Issue Number	:	33/3
Page No	:	351–369
Abstract	:	The Pentecostal Movement among Bulgaria’s Gypsies discusses the Pentecostal movement among the most marginalized ethnic group on the European continent — the Roma, more widely known as ‘Gypsies.’ This movement started about sixty years ago, but continues to be a powerful force of impact among this people. It has transformed the Roma communities in positive and constructive ways and advanced their integration into society. The article begins by introducing the Roma as a minority and briefly explores the historical relationship between them and Christianity. It reviews Roma Pentecostalism as an international phenomenon impacting these socially stigmatized people wherever they live. It gives some of the movement’s historical highlights in Europe, focusing on Bulgaria where the author’s field research took place. It outlines the main factors contributing to its phenomenal growth and reviews some of the important changes the movement has brought about in the Roma communities and culture. The Pentecostal Movement among Bulgaria’s Gypsies discusses the Pentecostal movement among the most marginalized ethnic group on the European continent — the Roma, more widely known as ‘Gypsies.’ This movement started about sixty years ago, but continues to be a powerful force of impact among this people. It has transformed the Roma communities in positive and constructive ways and advanced their integration into society. The article begins by introducing the Roma as a minority and briefly explores the historical relationship between them and Christianity. It reviews Roma Pentecostalism as an international phenomenon impacting these socially stigmatized people wherever they live. It gives some of the movement’s historical highlights in Europe, focusing on Bulgaria where the author’s field research took place. It outlines the main factors contributing to its phenomenal growth and reviews some of the important changes the movement has brought about in the Roma communities and culture.
Descriptor	:	Bulgaria
Descriptor	:	Gypsies
Descriptor	:	Gypsy
Descriptor	:	Pentecostal
Descriptor	:	Roma
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/157007411X592684‬