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Although there has been an increase in the number of social scientists researching and writing about prayer, few attempt to journey into what might be called 'the heart of prayer.' Wilkinson (a sociologist) and Althouse (a theologian) have skillfully worked as a team to present one form of prayer (soaking prayer) within a particular historical context (a contemporary revival) and to explore its rituals, affective experiences, and psycho-social effects. In drawing from social science as well as theology they have captured the heart of soaking prayer. -Margaret M. Poloma, University of Akron The practice of prayer-in contrast to the theory-is notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. -Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University

The practice of prayer--in contrast to the theory--is notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. --Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University

[This book] makes an important contribution to the social scientific research on prayer by focusing on the relationship between a form of charismatic prayer and the change of practitioners toward benevolent action. * Pneuma *

The practice of prayerin contrast to the theoryis notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University

The practice of prayerin contrast to the theoryis notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University Although there has been an increase in the number of social scientists researching and writing about prayer, few attempt to journey into what might be called 'the heart of prayer.' Wilkinson (a sociologist) and Althouse (a theologian) have skillfully worked as a team to present one form of prayer (soaking prayer) within a particular historical context (a contemporary revival) and to explore its rituals, affective experiences, and psycho-social effects. In drawing from social science as well as theology they have captured the heart of soaking prayer. Margaret M. Poloma, University of Akron The practice of prayer--in contrast to the theory--is notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. --Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University

The practice of prayerin contrast to the theoryis notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University Although there has been an increase in the number of social scientists researching and writing about prayer, few attempt to journey into what might be called 'the heart of prayer.' Wilkinson (a sociologist) and Althouse (a theologian) have skillfully worked as a team to present one form of prayer (soaking prayer) within a particular historical context (a contemporary revival) and to explore its rituals, affective experiences, and psycho-social effects. In drawing from social science as well as theology they have captured the heart of soaking prayer. Margaret M. Poloma, University of Akron The practice of prayer--in contrast to the theory--is notoriously understudied. Wilkinson and Althouse interpret their field-based interviews through the lenses of sociological and theological methodology to give a nuanced account of 'soaking prayer.' Catch the Fire contributes substantially to the literature on contemporary Charismatic Christianity. --Michael McClymond, Saint Louis University

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Michael Wilkinson is professor of sociology at Trinity Western University, as well as director of the Religion in Canada Institute, and coordinator of the Canadian Pentecostal Research Network. He is author most recently of Global Pentecostal Movements. Peter F. Althouse is associate professor of religion at Southeastern University and the author of Spirit of the Last Days. He is the editor of the Canadian Journal of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity.

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