Biblical interpretation in pentecostal christianity

Abstract

Considering the centrality of the Bible in Pentecostal Christianity, this chapter seeks to establish how Pentecostals in Zimbabwe interpret the Bible. It begins with a general discussion of biblical interpretation in Africa. This is then followed by a review of other scholars’ work on biblical interpretation by Pentecostals in other countries. This is followed by a look into biblical interpretation in Pentecostal churches in Zimbabwe. To do so, the chapter mainly relies on sermons by leading Pentecostal preachers in Zimbabwe today.