The Azusa Street Mission and Revival
The Birth of the Global Pentecostal Movement

At the beginning of the 20'th century, a man named William Seymour moved to Los Angeles to become the pastor of a new small church. After preaching a couple of messages, at least one of which was apparently too controversial, pastor Seymour showed up at the church one day to find the doors locked on......more

I picked this book as one to read during my sabbatical because it spoke to one of the areas of my own spiritual journey -- my Pentecostal side. I knew something about the Azusa Street Revival, but not that much. I chose to read this book in part also because I was intrigued about the fact that in it......more

A well written assessment of the Azusa Street Revival, what preceded it, and how it dwindled out. Robeck provides an interesting perspective on acknowledgement of practicality of how the Revival was lead. I learned that the Azusa Street revival at that time was best classified as being a Wesleyan Ho......more

4.5 stars. Thorough to a fault. I could have done without a lot of the minute details. But at the same time, I’m thankful for this well-researched account of the Azusa Street Revival. Mel Robeck doesn’t shy away from the messy parts of this history. If you don’t have time to read this entire book, t......more

This is an excellent read that gives a much closer glimpse to the events that began the Pentecostal faith. Robeck, Jr. does not show us a perfect picture and examines, along with the positive growth and expansion of the movement, the unity and diversity of the believers, and the gracious character a......more