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Offers a biblical, historical, and theological assessment of the Holy Spirit, focusing upon the ecumenical and contextual experiences of the Spirit.
Synopsis
"The Spirit of God is no general spirit hovering above the cosmos but a Person of the Triune God who indwells believers and creation in specific and tangible ways."
Once neglected by scholars and pastors as the Cinderella of theology, the Holy Spirit is now enjoying what Veli-Matti Karkkainen calls a "pneumatological renaissance" within all branches of the Christian church. Encouraged by this surge of interest, he offers this engaging and accessible volume introducing readers to the theology and spirituality of the Holy Spirit in current international thought.
Karkkainen contends that to understand the Holy Spirit believers must first acknowledge that there are a variety of approaches to experiencing the Spirit. Second, discussions about the Spirit must always be contextual. Unique in its emphasis on the contemporary global scene, Pneumatology examines various understandings of the Spirit, assesses key contemporary theologians, and inquires into several contextual approaches.
Pneumatology is an enlightening book that will be enjoyed by students, pastors, professors, and all those seeking an international view of the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and in our world today.