The True Founder of Pentecostalism? Dr. James R Goff, Jr. on Charles F. Parham

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In this episode, Josh interviews Dr. James R. Goff, who is a scholar and author of an important book on Charles F. Parham. [Recorded on October 4, 2021]. Goff describes Parham as one of the founders of Pentecostalism. Dr. James R. Goff, Jr. (PhD, University of Arkansas, 1987) is Chair and Professor of History at Appalachian State University.  He is the author of Fields White Unto Harvest:  Charles F. Parham and the Missionary Origins of Pentecostalism (Arkansas, 1988) and Close Harmony:  A History of Southern Gospel (UNC, 2002) as well as numerous scholarly and popular articles.  

Contents of the video: 0:00 - Introduction 2:22-13:05 - Why Dr. Goff Wrote on Charles F. Parham: His Personal Acquaintance with Pentecostalism 13:06-18:04 - Why Parham Was Often Ignored and Why We Should Not 18:05-28:38- What Distinguishes Pentecostalism, Speaking in Tongues, Missions, and the Main Ways Parham Contributed to the Movement as a Founder 28:39-58:28 - Parham's Personal Story: His School in Topeka, Kansas, Spirit Baptism with Tongues, Healings, Mission Zeal, Relationship with William J. Seymour and African Americans, and Charges of Racism and Homosexuality  58:29-1:07:27 - Dr. Goff Responds to the Various Ways People Understand the Origins of Pentecostalism 1:07:28-1:12:57 - Lessons for Us from Charles F. Parham 1:12:58-1:17:18 - Dr. Goff's Other Projects: Southern Gospel and Elvis 1:17:19-1:18:43- Dr. Goff's Concluding Remarks 1:18:44-1:19:41 - Josh's Final Remarks  

To buy any of the books mentioned in the interview, see below:  

Fields White Unto Harvest: Charles F. Parham and the Missionary Origins of Pentecostalism by Dr. James R. Goff, Jr. In the U.S.: https://amzn.to/3vWr8oTIn Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Fields-White-Unto-Harvest-Pentecostalism/dp/1557280266 

Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel by Dr. James R. Goff, Jr. In the U.S.: https://amzn.to/3QyfBpiIn Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Close-Harmony-History-Southern-Gospel/dp/0807853461 

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