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Descriptive Summary
Title: Papers of David Du Plessis
Dates: 1900-1987
Collection Number: CFT00001
Creator/Collector:
Du Plessis, David
Extent: 129 Boxes, 66 linear feet
Repository:
Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: David du Plessis (February 7, 1905- February 2, 1987), known as “Mr. Pentecost,” was a South African Pentecostal minister
and one of the primary founders of the 20th century charismatic movement. The collection include correspondence with global
religious leaders and local ministers, sermon notes and outlines, drafts of ecumenical documents and minutes (including those
related to the International Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue), and scores of ephemeral materials from various charismatic
"ministries." The collection principally reflects the integration of Pentecostal and mainline Christian denominations, including
Catholicism, Episcopalism, Lutheranism, Methodism, and Presbyterianism.
Language of Material: English
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Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.
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All rights reserved.
Preferred Citation
Papers of David Du Plessis. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Acquisition Information
Gift of David and Anna du Plessis, 1985
Biography/Administrative History
David du Plessis (February 7, 1905- February 2, 1987), known as “Mr. Pentecost,” was a South African Pentecostal minister
and one of the primary founders of the 20th century charismatic movement. He converted to Christianity in 1916, and received
the Pentecostal baptism of the Holy Spirit in 1923. Du Plessis received ordination from the Apostolic Faith Mission of South
Africa (AFM) in 1928, and became the general secretary in 1935. Du Plessis helped organize the first Pentecostal World Conference
(PWC), held in 1947.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Papers of David Du Plessis, 1900-1987 include his correspondence with global religious leaders and local ministers, sermon
notes and outlines, drafts of ecumenical documents and minutes (including those related to the International Roman Catholic-Pentecostal
Dialogue), letters to his wife, and scores of ephemeral materials from various charismatic "ministries." Meritorious awards,
photographs, newspaper clippings, church bulletins, and cassette tapes of talks given by David du Plessis are also within
the collection. Material dates throughout the 1900's with the bulk of the collection ranging from 1947-1986. The collection
principally reflects the integration of Pentecostal and mainline Christian denominations, including Catholicism, Episcopalism,
Lutheranism, Methodism, and Presbyterianism. Formats include diaries, correspondence, newsletters, manuscripts, photographs,
and ephemera. Ephemera include conferences and organizational materials, geographic and topical files, promotional material,
and printed material. The printed material contains articles by Du Plessis, interviews with and articles about Du Plessis,
and religious tracts and pamphlets collected by the Du Plessis.'
Indexing Terms
Pentecostalism
Pentecostal churches
Ecumenical movement
Pentecostal Roman Catholic Dialogue
Assemblies of God
South Africa
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