{"product_id":"crentes","title":"Believers","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLike a cultural dictionary, \u003cem\u003eBelievers: A Small Manual on a Great Phenomenon\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical and straightforward read for anyone who wants to understand the evangelical universe, starting from the basics and moving on to more controversial issues, such as the role of religion in politics, debates on sexuality and gender, and the construction of evangelical religion as a global phenomenon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The growth of evangelical Christianity is a global movement, and Brazil is at the forefront of this trend, which is also evident in Africa, Europe, Asia, and other Latin American countries. There is no global precedent for what is happening here: a country of continental dimensions that, in fifty years and peacefully, is radically changing its religious profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn clear language, \u003cem\u003e\"Crentes: Pequeno Manual sobre um Grande Fenêmio\" (Believers: A Small Manual on a Great Phenomenon)\u003c\/em\u003e explains terms, concepts, and traditions, as well as introducing important figures from this world, both for the curious and for those who are part of it and want to expand their knowledge, from the Protestant Reformation to the diversity of Pentecostal and Neo-Pentecostal denominations that permeate the Brazilian religious landscape today. It also includes book, film, and music recommendations to better understand this world, a practical guide to tourist attractions related to Protestantism, and the main theology courses offered in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIntentionally chosen as the title of this book, the word \"believers\" reflects how most evangelicals identify. For many, the term can evoke stereotypes and prejudice, and the authors explore this duality with lightheartedness, demystifying what it means to be a believer in a society that often struggles to understand the richness and diversity of evangelical faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This manual is the result of a collaborative effort between an anthropologist who studies evangelicals, an evangelical pastor, and an evangelical anthropologist. This complementary perspective is key to making the book both simple and profound. From this perspective, both insider and outsider, the authors present the roots, challenges, and contributions of the evangelical world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\"This book helps people of other faiths begin the dialogue by systematizing the many denominations, their terms and concepts adopted in everyday life, and their differences. A good start for those just arriving.\" — From the foreword by Marcos Lisboa, columnist for \u003cem\u003eFolha de S. Paulo\u003c\/em\u003e , economist, and former Secretary of Economic Policy at the Ministry of Finance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159419044092,"sku":"9788501923301","price":69.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/58c16fb4474d672319aa03e5c370bfdd_6008f74a-26fd-46e1-90b6-678065b249a6.jpg?v=1778326985","url":"https:\/\/www.record.com.br\/en\/products\/crentes","provider":"Editora Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}