Cornell Note-Taking Method
Topic:
Connections between Pentecostalism, Fundamentalism, and Mainstream Evangelicalism
Source:
Sutton, Matthew A. "Between the Refrigerator and the Wildfire": Aimee Semple McPherson, Pentecostalism, and the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy. Church History 72, no. 1 (03, 2003): 159-88
CuesNotesKey Figures & Events
- Aimee Semple McPherson
Teenage experience in 1908
Public testimony in 1920s Key Terms
| - Pentecostalism, Fundamentalism, Evangelicalism
"Baptism of the Holy Spirit"
Speaking in tongues Concepts & Traditions
| - Influence of Methodism, Salvation Army
Connections to traditional Protestant elements Methodological Approach
| - Use of personal narrative to connect denominational traditions
Historical analysis of evangelical sub-groups Historical Context
| - Early 20th century America
Formation of National Association of Evangelicals, 1942
Fundamentalist movement dynamics (1910s-1930s) Impact & Contributions
| - McPherson's role in mainstreaming Pentecostalism within broader evangelical movement
Bridging gaps between Pentecostalism and fundamentalist elements
Summary:
Aimee Semple McPherson's early experiences and public testimonies played a significant
role in the theological and cultural bridging of Pentecostalism with mainstream American
evangelicalism and fundamentalism.
Her efforts not only illuminated the common roots of different evangelical sub-groups but
also highlighted the dynamic interplay and mutual influence among these groups during the crucial period of the early to mid-20th century.
By aligning her personal spiritual experiences with broader Protestant traditions, McPherson facilitated a more unified evangelical movement that embraced varying doctrinal emphases, including the charismatic aspects of Pentecostalism.
