Types of Pentecostal Theology: Method, System, Spirit by Christopher A. Stephens

Description: Types of Pentecostal Theology by Christopher A. Stephenson In this, the first critical study of the major theologians of pentecostalism, Christopher A. Stephenson establishes four original categories that classify recent pentecostal theologians methodologies in systematic/constructive theology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the first critical study of the major theologians of pentecostalism, one of the fastest growing and most influential religious traditions in the world, Christopher A. Stephenson establishes four original categories to classify pentecostal theologians methodologies in systematic/constructive theology. The four categories are based respectively on: the arrangement of biblical texts; the relationship between theology and Christian spirituality; doctrine concerningthe kingdom of God; and pneumatology as a basis for philosophical and fundamental theology. Stephenson analyzes each methodological type and suggests a pentecostal theological method that builds onthe strengths of each. He then offers his own, original contribution, arguing for a reciprocal relationship between pentecostal spirituality and doctrine that follows the pattern of lex orandi, lex credendi, and develops a doctrine of the Lords supper as a demonstration of this reciprocal relationship.Types of Pentecostal Theology provides critical insight into such fundamental issues as the relationship between theology and philosophy, the dynamicbetween scripture and tradition, and the similarities and differences between recent pentecostal theology and other currents in contemporary theology. Author Biography Christopher A. Stephenson is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He received his Ph.D. in religious studies from Marquette University and has published articles in Religion Compass and The Journal of Pentecostal Theology. He regularly presents his research at the American Academy of Religion and the Society for Pentecostal Studies. He was the recipient of a dissertation fellowship fromthe Louisville Institute. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroduction1. Systematic Theology as Bible Doctrines: Myer Pearlman, E. S. Williams, and French L. Arrington2. Systematic Theology and Christian Spirituality: Steven J. Land and Simon K. H. Chan3. Systematic Theology and the Kingdom of God: Frank D. Macchia4. Systematic Theology as Philosophical and Fundamental Theology in Pneumatological Perspective: Amos Yong5. Regula Spiritualitatis, Regula Doctrinae: A Contribution to Pentecostal Theological MethodBibliographyIndex Review "It offers a proper contribution to Pentecostal theological method by drawing attention to the intertwining realities of spirituality and doctrine and by pleading for more consideration of the implications thereof in future Pentecostal constructive theology."--Ecclesiology"Stephenson is a careful reader and an excellent synthesizer of ideas. His skill in systematizing the ideas of the four Pentecostal theologians not only is admirable but also renders their works easily digestible even by lay church persons...Stephensons theological method is relevant, beautiful, and engaging."--The Journal of Religion"For those who believe that Pentecostals do not have a systematic theology of their own, Types of Pentecostal Theology may surprise you. Christopher Stephenson has performed an insightful and compelling analysis of selected Pentecostal theologies. He demonstrates how early Pentecostals failed to meet the critical standards of the theological discipline, but contemporary Pentecostal scholars have tapped into the roots of the movement, producingpromising, creative, and constructive results."--Cecil M. Robeck, Jr., Professor of Church History and Ecumenics and Director of the David du Plessis Center for Christian Spirituality, Fuller Theological Seminary"There was a time when some might have found the very idea of a systematic Pentecostal theology odd. But that time is over. Scholars and thoughtful lay people must now find their way through an ever increasing flood of often creative and insightful systematic theological writing by a wide variety of Pentecostal thinkers. How to do it? Stephensons carefully researched, fair-minded, and highly readable book now provides an indispensable road map through thisinviting but sometimes daunting landscape."--Harvey Cox, author of The Future of Faith"As the Pentecostal movement comes of age and joins larger theological discussions of Christian beliefs, practices, and affections, scholars need a map to locate the variety of Pentecostal approaches that have emerged in the last few decades. Types of Pentecostal Theology provides that map. Focusing mainly on North America, Stephenson identifies four distinct styles of Pentecostal theology, and then adds his own voice to the mix, developing a new modelbased on the ancient rule of lex orandi, lex credendi. This is an impressive first book from a Pentecostal theologian who will no doubt have much to say in the years ahead."--Douglas Jacobsen, author ofThinking in the Spirit"This volume by Stephenson (Lee Univ.) joins a growing number published by Pentecostal scholars in university presses that foster Pentecostal engagement with various scholarly discourses and make this engagement accessible to the Pentecostal community." --CHOICE"Stephensons book is without doubt one of the most significant assessments of Pentecostal theology to date... The book is the first to offer a thorough treatment and classification of several original types of systematic theology among Pentecostals. The chapters are suggestive, lucid, and critical. No course on theological method at Pentecostal institutions can afford to ignore this work, and it is sure to find its place among those interested in comparativemethodology." --Pneuma Long Description In the first critical study of the major theologians of pentecostalism, one of the fastest growing and most influential religious traditions in the world, Christopher A. Stephenson establishes four original categories to classify pentecostal theologians methodologies in systematic/constructive theology. The four categories are based respectively on: the arrangement of biblical texts; the relationship between theology and Christian spirituality; doctrine concerningthe kingdom of God; and pneumatology as a basis for philosophical and fundamental theology. Stephenson analyzes each methodological type and suggests a pentecostal theological method that builds on the strengths of each. He then offers his own, original contribution, arguing for a reciprocalrelationship between pentecostal spirituality and doctrine that follows the pattern of lex orandi, lex credendi, and develops a doctrine of the Lords supper as a demonstration of this reciprocal relationship.Types of Pentecostal Theology provides critical insight into such fundamental issues as the relationship between theology and philosophy, the dynamic between scripture and tradition, and the similarities and differences between recent pentecostal theology and other currents in contemporary theology. Review Text "It offers a proper contribution to Pentecostal theological method by drawing attention to the intertwining realities of spirituality and doctrine and by pleading for more consideration of the implications thereof in future Pentecostal constructive theology."--Ecclesiology"Stephenson is a careful reader and an excellent synthesizer of ideas. His skill in systematizing the ideas of the four Pentecostal theologians not only is admirable but also renders their works easily digestible even by lay church persons...Stephensons theological method is relevant, beautiful, and engaging."--The Journal of Religion"For those who believe that Pentecostals do not have a systematic theology of their own, Types of Pentecostal Theology may surprise you. Christopher Stephenson has performed an insightful and compelling analysis of selected Pentecostal theologies. He demonstrates how early Pentecostals failed to meet the critical standards of the theological discipline, but contemporary Pentecostal scholars have tapped into the roots of the movement, producingpromising, creative, and constructive results."--Cecil M. Robeck, Jr., Professor of Church History and Ecumenics and Director of the David du Plessis Center for Christian Spirituality, Fuller Theological Seminary"There was a time when some might have found the very idea of a systematic Pentecostal theology odd. But that time is over. Scholars and thoughtful lay people must now find their way through an ever increasing flood of often creative and insightful systematic theological writing by a wide variety of Pentecostal thinkers. How to do it? Stephensons carefully researched, fair-minded, and highly readable book now provides an indispensable road map through thisinviting but sometimes daunting landscape."--Harvey Cox, author of The Future of Faith"As the Pentecostal movement comes of age and joins larger theological discussions of Christian beliefs, practices, and affections, scholars need a map to locate the variety of Pentecostal approaches that have emerged in the last few decades. Types of Pentecostal Theology provides that map. Focusing mainly on North America, Stephenson identifies four distinct styles of Pentecostal theology, and then adds his own voice to the mix, developing a new modelbased on the ancient rule of lex orandi, lex credendi. This is an impressive first book from a Pentecostal theologian who will no doubt have much to say in the years ahead."--Douglas Jacobsen, author ofThinking in the Spirit"This volume by Stephenson (Lee Univ.) joins a growing number published by Pentecostal scholars in university presses that foster Pentecostal engagement with various scholarly discourses and make this engagement accessible to the Pentecostal community." --CHOICE"Stephensons book is without doubt one of the most significant assessments of Pentecostal theology to date... The book is the first to offer a thorough treatment and classification of several original types of systematic theology among Pentecostals. The chapters are suggestive, lucid, and critical. No course on theological method at Pentecostal institutions can afford to ignore this work, and it is sure to find its place among those interested in comparativemethodology." --Pneuma Review Quote "Stephenson is a careful reader and an excellent synthesizer of ideas. His skill in systematizing the ideas of the four Pentecostal theologians not only is admirable but also renders their works easily digestible even by lay church persons...Stephensons theological method is relevant, beautiful, and engaging."--The Journal of Religion "For those who believe that Pentecostals do not have a systematic theology of their own, Types of Pentecostal Theology may surprise you. Christopher Stephenson has performed an insightful and compelling analysis of selected Pentecostal theologies. He demonstrates how early Pentecostals failed to meet the critical standards of the theological discipline, but contemporary Pentecostal scholars have tapped into the roots of the movement, producing promising, creative, and constructive results."--Cecil M. Robeck, Jr., Professor of Church History and Ecumenics and Director of the David du Plessis Center for Christian Spirituality, Fuller Theological Seminary "There was a time when some might have found the very idea of a systematic Pentecostal theology odd. But that time is over. Scholars and thoughtful lay people must now find their way through an ever increasing flood of often creative and insightful systematic theological writing by a wide variety of Pentecostal thinkers. How to do it? Stephensons carefully researched, fair-minded, and highly readable book now provides an indispensable road map through this inviting but sometimes daunting landscape."--Harvey Cox, author of The Future of Faith "As the Pentecostal movement comes of age and joins larger theological discussions of Christian beliefs, practices, and affections, scholars need a map to locate the variety of Pentecostal approaches that have emerged in the last few decades. Types of Pentecostal Theology provides that map. Focusing mainly on North America, Stephenson identifies four distinct styles of Pentecostal theology, and then adds his own voice to the mix, developing a new model based on the ancient rule of lex orandi, lex credendi. This is an impressive first book from a Pentecostal theologian who will no doubt have much to say in the years ahead."--Douglas Jacobsen, author of Thinking in the Spirit "This volume by Stephenson (Lee Univ.) joins a growing number published by Pentecostal scholars in university presses that foster Pentecostal engagement with various scholarly discourses and make this engagement accessible to the Pentecostal community." --CHOICE "Stephensons book is without doubt one of the most significant assessments of Pentecostal theology to date... The book is the first to offer a thorough treatment and classification of several original types of systematic theology among Pentecostals. The chapters are suggestive, lucid, and critical. No course on theological method at Pentecostal institutions can afford to ignore this work, and it is sure to find its place among those interested in comparative methodology." --Pneuma Feature Selling point: First critical study of the major academic theologians within pentecostalism, one of the fastest growing and influential religious traditions worldwide New Feature Preface Introduction 1. Systematic Theology as Bible Doctrines: Myer Pearlman, E. S. Williams, and French L. Arrington 2. Systematic Theology and Christian Spirituality: Steven J. Land and Simon K. H. Chan 3. Systematic Theology and the Kingdom of God: Frank D. Macchia 4. Systematic Theology as Philosophical and Fundamental Theology in Pneumatological Perspective: Amos Yong 5. Regula Spiritualitatis, Regula Doctrinae: A Contribution to Pentecostal Theological Method Bibliography Index Details ISBN0190634324 Author Christopher A. Stephenson Short Title TYPES OF PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY Language English ISBN-10 0190634324 ISBN-13 9780190634322 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Subtitle Method, System, Spirit Position Professor of Social Work Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2016-11-03 UK Release Date 2016-11-03 AU Release Date 2016-11-03 NZ Release Date 2016-11-03 US Release Date 2016-11-03 Illustrator Irfan Archbold Edited by Jonathan Watkins Birth 1955 Death 1851 Affiliation Professor of Social Work, St. Louis University Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Pages 234 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Series AAR Academy Series Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Alternative 9780199916795 DEWEY 289.94 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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