Beyond Belief

"'[An] elegant account […] Hardy is an engaging usher round the Pentecostal world.' -- The Telegraph '[A] lively book [and] a useful introduction to the world’s fastest growing faith. […] An empathetic observer Hardy may be, but she is clear-eyed about the challenge posed to secular societies by these strikingly modern holy warriors.' -- The Irish Times 'A fantastic read. Hardy gets right into the nucleus of the Pentecostal movement with empathy and a sharp journalistic eye. An incredibly important book.' -- Erica Buist, author of 'This Party's Dead: Grief, Joy and Spilled Rum at the World's Death Festivals' 'An arresting, page-turning narrative, worthy of the pageantry, vivacity and charm of Pentecostalism. Ambitious in its coverage and earnest in its exploration, ""Beyond Belief"" is a truly compelling account of the world's foremost Christian renewal movement.' -- Ebenezer Obadare, author of 'Pentecostal Republic' 'Informative, engaging, and unsettling, ""Beyond Belief"" is an in-depth exploration of global Pentecostalism in lively, accessible prose. -- Chrissy Stroop, journalist, commentator and senior researcher on the Postsecular Conflicts Project 'An excellent panorama of the world's powerful and enigmatic Pentecostal movements. Path-breaking and thought-provoking, elegantly and lucidly written, this is an exceptional book.' -- Olufemi Vaughan, Chair of Black Studies, Amherst College, and author of 'Religion and the Making of Nigeria' 'With a deft combination of reportage and analysis, Hardy's engaging book fills critical gaps in the popular understanding of Pentecostalism and its substantial sway over politics and society around the world.' -- Katherine Stewart, author of 'The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism' 'Hardy is a first-class reporter. […] Beyond Belief makes for an often gripping story, full of twists and turns.' -- The Sunday Times"