Holy Ghost People

Holy Ghost People

7.2IMDb Score
Released:1967-01-01
Duration:53 min
Director:Peter Adair
Actors:Peter Adair, Elza O. Preast, Michael Lanham, Brenda Lanham
Production:Thistle Films, Thistle Films

Overview:

A study on a small Pentecostal congregation in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. Explores the individual experiences of Pentecostal Christians at the Scrabble Creek Holiness Church, in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. The documentary includes faith healing, snake handling, speaking in tongues, preaching, gospels and singing. Pentecostal Christians may also be described as "Charismatic." Pentecostals include Protestant Christians who believe that the "manifestations of the Holy Spirit" are alive, available, and experienced by modern day Christians.

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