Pentecostal Theology and Jonathan Edwards

An interesting and well constructed book. * Theology * While academic Pentecostal theology, especially in North America, tends to distance itself from the alliance sealed by the movement with evangelical theology in the mid 20th century, this book has the merit to open a dialogue on other bases. * Istina (Bloomsbury Translation) * This is a fine book, especially in its descriptions of the theologies of Edwards and the Pentecostals, and in its attempt to analyse Edwards theological connection to the Pentecostals. * European Journal of Theology * I enthusiastically recommend this book for anyone interested in Edwards studies but even more, for seekers of spiritual renewal wary of the theological challenges commonly hindering a vibrant and healthy Christian faith. * Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity *

Amos Yong is Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research at Fuller Theological Seminary, USA. Steven M. Studebaker is Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at McMaster Divinity College, Canada.

Contributors Preface Introduction: Tongues of Pentecost: The Pneumatological Nexus of Pentecostal and Edwardsean Theology - Steven M. Studebaker, McMaster Divinity College, Canada Part One: Affections and the Spirit Chapter 1: True Religion, in Great Part, Consists of Holy Affections: A Critical Comparison of the Biblical Hermeneutics of Jonathan Edwards and Pentecostal L. William Oliverio, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, USA Chapter 2: Verification and Speculation: Understanding and Affection in Jonathan Edwards and Pentecostal Theology - Christopher A. Stephenson, Lee University, USA Chapter 3: Divine Action and Divine Affections: Jonathan Edwards the Pentecostal and Process Theologian - Joshua D. Reichard, Valley Christian Schools, USA Chapter 4: Discerning the Signs of the Spirit: Pentecostal Experience Engages Edwardsian Religious Affections - David J. Courey, Continental Theological Seminary, Belgium Part Two: God and Salvation Chapter 5: The Holy Spirit and the Trinity: A Pentecostal Improvement on Edwards - Steven M. Studebaker, McMaster Divinity College, Canada Chapter 6: Divine and Human Excellencies: Jonathan Edwards and the Challenge of Spirit Christology - Gerald R. McDermott, Beeson Divinity School, USA Chapter 7: The Spirit of Power and Love: Edwards and Pentecostals on Constructive Pneumatology - Andrew K. Gabriel, Horizon College and Seminary, Canada Chapter 8: Transformation by the Spirit in Justification and Sanctification - James M. Henderson, Regent University, USA Part Three: Church and Culture Chapter 9: Edwardsian Charismatic Ecclesiology: The Spirit as Gift - Lisa P. Stephenson, Lee University, USA Chapter 10: Edwards Against Himself? Conflicting Appeals to the Writings of Jonathan Edwards During the 1990s Pentecostal-Charismatic Revivals in Toronto and Pensacola - Michael J. McClymond, Saint Louis University, USA Chapter 11: Edwards and Aesthetics: A Critical and Constructive Pentecostal Appropriation - Edmund J. Rybarczyk, Independent Scholar, USA Part Four: Mission and Witness Chapter 12: Jonathan Edwards, Pentecostals, and the Missionary Encounter with Native Americans - Angela Tarango, Trinity University, USA Chapter 13: The Grand Design of God in All Divine Operations: Pentecostal Retrieval of Jonathan Edwards Distinctive Contribution to the Positive Significance of Non-Christian Religions - Tony Richie, Pentecostal Theological Seminary, USA Chapter 14: Voices Crying Out in the Wilderness and the Public Square: Redirecting Jonathan Edwards Teleology of the Political after Pentecost - Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA Responses Chapter 15: The Promise of Edwardsian Theology - Oliver D. Crisp, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA Chapter 16: The Surprising Work of God Continues - Amy Plantinga Pauw, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, USA Chapter 17: Some Thoughts on the Retrieval of Jonathan Edwards by Pentecostals - Robert W. Caldwell III, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA Bibliography Index