The Health and Wealth Gospel by Bruce Barron

From the Back Cover:

"Name it and claim it!"

"God wants you rich!"

"God wants you well!"

These are the voices of a movement that is shaping the faith of millions of people today. Where did the faith teachers come from? What are they saying? Is it biblical? Is it dangerous?

Bruce Barron probes the teachings of prominent preachers like Charles Capps, Kenneth Hagin and Kenneth Copeland. Can we have whatever we ask from God? Can we see a hundredfold return on our kingdom investments? Is sickness a sign of lack of faith? These and other claims are examined fully and fairly. The story Barron tells is one of both triumph and tragedy, insight and error -- a movement that has ignited the faith of some and provoked the ire of others.

Here's a book that is sure to spark debate and disagreement about this controversial movement.

Bruce Barron is an independent researcher, writer and observer of the charismatic movement in addition to his work in the publications department of the Pittsburgh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Contents:

Ch. 1 - First Encounters

Ch. 2 - A Twist of Faith: The Hobart Freeman Story

Ch. 3 - The Roots of the Health and Wealth Gospel

Ch. 4 - Faith or Fancy?

Ch. 5 - Does God Want You Healthy?

Ch. 6 - Does God Want You Wealthy?

Ch. 7 - Name and Claim It

Ch. 8 - Does the Bible Really Say That?

Ch. 9 - The Faith Teachings in Real Life

Ch. 10 - Seeing What is Really There?

The book is available at www.amazon.com.