Pentecostalism

Pentecostalism is a belief system within Protestant Christianity that traditionally emphasized divine healing and the modern work of the Holy Spirit.

History

The Pentecostal movement became popular in the late 19th through early 20th century with the work of various pastors and Christian teachers. While each nation often assumes that it began the movement alone, the movement developed in various nations of the world nearly simultaneously.

United States

Two of the more notable early leaders in Pentecostalism in America are Charles Parham and William Seymour.