Esta dissertação apresenta uma avaliação teológ ica e perspectivas para a herm enêutica pentecostal, a partir dos temas bíblicos estudados na Escola Dominical da Igreja Assembléia de Deus, entre os anos de 2000 e 2009. O primeiro capítulo discorre sobre o Movimento Pentecostal e a Assembléia de Deus no Bras il. O pentecostalismo surge nos Estados Unidos em 1901, sob influência, principalmente, da pregação metodista da segunda benção, associada ao batismo no Espírito Santo, buscando restaurar a experiência vivida pela igreja cristã, nos tempos apostólicos. A Assembléia de Deus brasileira tem sua origem em Belém (PA), em 1911, a partir do trabalho de dois missionários suecos, Daniel Berg e Gunnar Vingren, i nfluenciados pelo movimento pentecostal norte-americano. Após décadas de constante cres cimento, representa hoje cerca de 30% dos evangélicos brasileiros, estando presente em todas as regiões do país. Num segundo momento, são apresentadas refl exões de vários autores, acerc a da teologia e do princípio pentecostal. O segundo capítulo trata da leitura pentecostal da Bíblia, relacionando os assuntos estudados na Escola Dominical e avaliando teologicamente os temas mais relevantes: Inspiração da Bíblia Sagrada, Volta de Jesus, Disciplinas da Vida Cristã , Jesus, Batismo com o Espírito Santo, Teologia da Prosperidade, Curas e Milagres. O terceiro capítulo observa que a leitura bíblica praticada pela Assembléia d e Deus é direcionada por uma h ermenêutica pentecostal conservadora e experimental. Conclui, em termos de perspectiva contemporânea, propondo a adoção de duas outras ênfases: a diaconal e a profética, traduzidas como a disponibilidade em servir à Igreja e à comunidade, denunciar as mazelas sociais e buscar a justiça e a paz, preparando o povo de Deus para o serviço cristão, a fim de construir o corpo de Cristo na realidade brasileira. / This dissertation presents a theological evaluation and per spectives for the Pentecostal hermeneutics, from the biblical themes studied in Sunday Sch ool Assembly of God Church, between the years of 2000 and 2009. The first chapter discusses the Pentecostal Movement and the Assembly of God in Brazil. Pentecostalism emerged in the United States in 1901, influenced mainly by the "second blessing" Methodist preaching associated with the baptism in the Holy Spirit, seeking to restore the lived experience of the Chris tian church in apostolic times . The Brazilian Assembly of God has its origin in Belem (PA), in 1911, from the work of two Swedish missionaries, Daniel Berg and Gunnar Vingren, influenced by the American Pentecostal movement. After decades of steady growth, it currently represents about 30% of the Brazilian evangelicals, being present in all the regions of the country. In a second moment, reflections of some authors are presented about theology and Pentecostal principle. The second chapter deals with the Pentecostal reading of the Bible, relating the subjects that were taught in the Sunday School and theologically evaluating the most relevant topics: Ins piration of the Holy Bible, Return of Jesus, Disciplines of Christian Life, Jesus, Baptism with the Holy Spirit, Theology of Prosperity, Healing and Miracl es. The third chapter says that Bi ble reading practiced by the Assembly of God is guided by a conservative and experimental Pentecostal hermeneutics. It concludes, in terms of contemporary perspective, proposing the adoption of two other emphases: the diaconal and prophetic, both translated as the willingness to serve the Church and the community, to denounce the social ills and to seek for justice and peace, preparing the people of God for the Christian service, in order to build the body of Christ in the Brazilian reality.

Text in Afrikaans / In hierdie studie word die boodskap van Miga 2:1-13 binne 'n raamwerk van Pinksterhermeneutiek geplaas. In hoofstuk een is die probleem gestel, naamlik: dat Pinkstermense oor die algemeen alle tekste, ongeag die aard daarvan, vergeestelik. Die hipotese van hierdie studie is egter dat indien Pinksterhermeneutiek tot sy reg kom dit nie nodig is vir Pentekostaliste om van tekste met sterk sosiale ondertone weg te skram nie. In hoofstuk twee word gese hoe die Pinksterhermeneutiek funksioneer. In hoofstuk drie word 'n agtergrondstudie van Miga gedoen, met klem op die inleidingsproblematiek. Hoofstuk vier is die eksegese van Miga 2:1-13. Die sosiologiese metode is gebruik om die teks te eksegetiseer. In hoofstuk vyf word die boodskap van Miga 2:1-13 geartikuleer. In die laaste hoofstuk word die aard van Pinkster sosiale betrokkenheid bespreek. / In this study it is attempted to put the message of Micah 2: 1-13 in a Pentecostal hermeneutical framework. In the first chapter the problem is stated namely, that Pentecostals in general tend to spiritualise biblical texts irrespective of the nature of the text. The hypothesis in this study is that if Pentecostal hermeneutics are properly applied, it will no longer be necessary for Pentecostals to avoid texts with strong social elements such as Micah 2:1-13. In chapter two it is explained how Pentecostal hermeneutics function. In chapter three a study of the background of the book Micah is done, with special emphasis on introductory problems. Chapter four is the exegesis of Micah 2:1-13. The sociological method is applied in order to highlight the social issues in the text. In chapter five the message of the text is articulated. In the last chapter the nature of Pentecostal social involvement is discussed. / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M.A. (Bybelkunde)

Text in Afrikaans / In hierdie studie word die boodskap van Miga 2:1-13 binne 'n raamwerk van Pinksterhermeneutiek geplaas. In hoofstuk een is die probleem gestel, naamlik: dat Pinkstermense oor die algemeen alle tekste, ongeag die aard daarvan, vergeestelik. Die hipotese van hierdie studie is egter dat indien Pinksterhermeneutiek tot sy reg kom dit nie nodig is vir Pentekostaliste om van tekste met sterk sosiale ondertone weg te skram nie. In hoofstuk twee word gese hoe die Pinksterhermeneutiek funksioneer. In hoofstuk drie word 'n agtergrondstudie van Miga gedoen, met klem op die inleidingsproblematiek. Hoofstuk vier is die eksegese van Miga 2:1-13. Die sosiologiese metode is gebruik om die teks te eksegetiseer. In hoofstuk vyf word die boodskap van Miga 2:1-13 geartikuleer. In die laaste hoofstuk word die aard van Pinkster sosiale betrokkenheid bespreek. / In this study it is attempted to put the message of Micah 2: 1-13 in a Pentecostal hermeneutical framework. In the first chapter the problem is stated namely, that Pentecostals in general tend to spiritualise biblical texts irrespective of the nature of the text. The hypothesis in this study is that if Pentecostal hermeneutics are properly applied, it will no longer be necessary for Pentecostals to avoid texts with strong social elements such as Micah 2:1-13. In chapter two it is explained how Pentecostal hermeneutics function. In chapter three a study of the background of the book Micah is done, with special emphasis on introductory problems. Chapter four is the exegesis of Micah 2:1-13. The sociological method is applied in order to highlight the social issues in the text. In chapter five the message of the text is articulated. In the last chapter the nature of Pentecostal social involvement is discussed. / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M.A. (Bybelkunde)