The Spirit of Praise

The Spirit of Praise, Volume 1, is a scholarly examination of music and worship within global pentecostal-charismatic Christianity. Editors Monique M Ingalls and Amos Yong lead a multidisciplinary study that analyzes how songs and ritual patterns define this influential religious movement. This work of contemporary Christian non-fiction utilizes ethnomusicological, theological, historical, and sociological perspectives to understand the intersection of faith and sound.

The text explores how musical practices reflect broader social processes, including globalization, sacralization, and secularization. By focusing on Christian rituals and practice, the contributors analyze the role of religion in driving social and cultural change. This volume provides a detailed academic look at the institutions and organizations of the Pentecostal and Charismatic tradition, framing the relationship between identity and worship in the twenty-first century.