Brill's Encyclopedia of Global Pentecostalism Online

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Brill’s Encyclopedia of Global Pentecostalism Online (BEGP) provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide Pentecostalism from a range of disciplinary perspectives. It offers analysis at the level of specific countries and regions, historical figures, movements and organizations, and particular topics and themes. Pentecostal Studies draws upon areas of research such as anthropology, biblical studies, economics, gender studies, global studies, history, political science, sociology, theological studies, and other areas of related interest. The BEGP emphasizes this multi-disciplinary approach and includes scholarship from a range of disciplines, methods, and theoretical perspectives. Moreover, the BEGP is cross-cultural and transnational, including contributors from around the world to represent key insights on Pentecostalism from a range of countries and regions.

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Dzao, Timothy

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Author(s): Hung, Shin Fung
Timothy Dzao (Zhao Shi-guang; 趙世光; 1908–1973) was born in Shanghai and was named as Zhao Yuan-chang (趙元昌). He was the only child in a family which adhered to folk religion. He was a descendant of the founder of Song Dynasty (AD 960–1279), Emperor Taizu of Song.In 1921, Dzao’s cousin brought him to Sunday School. He was baptized on Christmas day of 1924 at Moore Memorial Church in Shanghai by Dr. John Hawk of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (Southern Methodist Church). In 1925, he experienced a spiritual rebirth at a revival led by …
Date: 2021-07-16