Aspects of Assemblies of God Origins

“Daniel Isgrigg’s previous work already put him at the forefront of a new generation of Pentecostal historians. His newest book challenges widely shared assumptions in Pentecostal history. I have rarely been this surprised.”


—D. Allen Tennison, theological counsel, National Office of the Assemblies of God





“Daniel Isgrigg produces a riveting and timely account of the Assemblies of God. Instead of a decade-to-decade rehearsal of events, he reimagines the Assemblies of God story by peering through critical theological, political, social, and ecumenical windows. Isgrigg argues persuasively that an honest history wrestles continuously with the evolution of theologies, alliances, and worldviews. He is both a sympathetic and dedicated insider, and a constructive critic.”


—Martin Mittelstadt, professor of New Testament, Evangel University





“History is, paradoxically, unalterable and in constant need of revision. The past does not change, after all, but we can change our understanding of it based on new facts or better interpretive frameworks. Daniel Isgrigg carefully examines stories (and myths) of Assemblies of God origins in this book, providing the kind of revision Assemblies of God history needs today.”


—George P. Wood, executive editor, Assemblies of God Publications