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indicates the significance of Prosperity theology in the growth of IURD, and in the controversy surrounding IURD. Claims that EM raised profile of evangelicalism in Brazil.¹

quotes EM as linking his arrest as helping in the success of the church, as victims always come out best.²

EM claims that only in Brazil and Catholic Spain IURD suffers repression.³

narrates events surrounding the arrest of EM in 1992.⁴

EM's congenital defect on left-hand.⁵

EM's critique of “musica gospel” for being too commercial.⁶

After experiences in Catholicism and Spiritism/ABRs conversion in McAllister's Nova Vida church.⁷

significance of marriage within IURD, EM: sex as basis of marriage.⁸]

importance of adoption within IURD⁹

resistance to Macedo as a leader within Nova Vida Church encouraged setting up of own church.¹⁰

Pastors + Wives in Brazil=10,000¹¹

rigorous discipline of a bishop, rigourous sexual ethics. Hierarchichal nature of organization which has 4400 admin staff.¹²

Pastors need to be ready to be transferred at any moment, not required any diploma.¹³

1975 Em founds “A Cruzada do Caminho Eterno”--> Later (1977) becomes “Casa da Benção” and then becomes IURD(1979) ¹⁴

1980 leadership struggle and split with RR Soares.¹⁵

1980 first temple in New York.¹⁶

Growth of two new temples every month.¹⁷

EM's critique of emotion based religion.¹⁸

IURD like A&E, deliverance first, then bible teaching.¹⁹

Describes purchase of Record TV.²⁰ Decision to have a competitive rather than a religious TV station.²¹

Conflict between Globo and IURD/Record Guerra Santa 1) Jornal Nacional Report in April 1992; accusing IURD of financial irregularities 2) Attacks on Globo through 25 Hora Program 3) Decadencia soap 4) SVH incident, seen by EM to have set the church back considerably 5) Carlos Magno Incident 6) Truce brokered by Sergio Motta²²

21 legal cases against EM/IURD considered innocent in 20, one still unfinished.²³

EM: offering an investment in persons own life²⁴ defends prosperity theology accusing Catholic church of teaching people to be happy with their poverty.²⁵ claims that with tithe, God is obliged to fulfil his promise to bless the person.²⁶ Defends expensive cathedrals claiming that they have the purpose of encouraging the poor to increase their aspirations²⁷ Explains administrative structure of the church.²⁸ Claims not to receive money from Record.²⁹

Political growth of IURD shaken by involvement in the Mensalao scandal, especially Bishop Rodrigues.³⁰

Pro-Choice on Abortion, anti death penalty but anti homosexual practices.³¹

Support of contraceptive measures, in favour of female submission.³²

Critique of emotionalism in evangelicalism, admits that some within IURD may be driven by emotion.³³

Describes media conglomerate of IURD³⁴

Spread of IURD in upper classes, in London Congo Ambassador is a member.³⁵

outlines international expansion of IURD, most pastors are Brazilian.³⁶

UK 32 worship spaces, London HQ regularly has 5000 worshippers.³⁷

1998 collapse of a temple in Osasco 25 died. Incentive to move away from rented buildings and have own cathedrals.³⁸

describes social work of IURD³⁹

1D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 13–14.

2D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 24.

3D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 26.

4D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 31–50.

5D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 59.

6D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 72.

7D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 80–82.

8D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 86.

9D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 92

10D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 96–97.

11D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 102.

12D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 105–106.

13D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 107–108.

14D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 109.

15D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 114–115.

16D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 121.

17D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 121.

18D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 131–133.

19D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 136.

20D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 143–177.

21D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 182–183.

22D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 189–204.

23D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 204.

24D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 208.

25D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 208.

26D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 210.

27D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 211–212.

28D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 212–213.

29D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 215.

30D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 218–222.

31D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 224, 234 (dp).

32D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 225–226.

33D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 229.

34D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 236–241.

35D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 243–244.

36D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 245–252.

37D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 252.

38D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 253–254.

39D Tavaloro & C Lemos, O Bispo: A História Revelada de Edir Macedo, (São Paulo: Larousse, 2007) 255–259.