Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology

Frank D. Macchia is Professor of Theology at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, USA, and Associate Director of the Centre of Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at Bangor University, UK.Terry L. Cross is Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, USA.Andrew K. Gabriel is Vice President of Academics and Associate Professor of Theology at Horizon College & Seminary, Canada and Master's College & Seminary, Canada.

A cadre of distinguished scholars has adeptly explored the under-appreciated confluence of Karl Barth's theological legacy and the dynamic Pentecostal tradition. Each chapter, authored by a scholar and practitioner of Pentecostalism broadly conceived, delves into the potential convergences between these two very different theological approaches. This groundbreaking volume is conveniently organized around the traditional loci of theology. Nevertheless, these chapters unsurprisingly return again and again to the question of pneumatology, a question often put to Barth’s theology from other quarters. Yet their take on Barth’s problems and prospects concerning the Spirit are anything but rote, filled with surprises and worthwhile avenues for continued research and reflection. Although this is unquestionably a scholarly book, Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology examines not only the nuanced theological dimensions but also the contemporary relevance of these discussions for faith communities. For theologians, practitioners, or observers of the evolving Christian intellectual landscape, this book is well worth reading. The editors are to be commended for filling this gap in the literature.

• 1. Introduction, Frank D. Macchia (Vanguard University, USA), Terry L. Cross (Lee University, USA), Andrew K. Gabriel (Horizon College and Seminary, Canada) Part One: Theology and Revelation 2. Theology as a Pointing Finger: Barth and Pentecostalism on the Nature of Theology, Todd Pokrifka (Institute for Community Transformation, USA) 3. Revelation as Encounter: Karl Barth, Pneumatological Realism, and thePentecostal Notion of Prophetic Preaching, Gary Tyra (Vanguard University, USA) Part Two: God and Creation 4. Oneness, Pentecostals and Karl Barth: Theological Cousins Who Never Met? David A. Reed (Wycliffe College, Canada)5. Barth and Pentecostals on the Divine Perfections of (Im)mutability and (Im)possibility, Andrew K. Gabriel (Horizon College and Seminary, Canada) 6. Barth, Election, and the Spirit, William Atkinson (London School of Theology, UK)7. Empowered by the Spirit: A Pneumatological Revision of Karl Barth’s Theological Anthropology, Lisa P. Stephenson (Lee University, USA) Part Three: Christ and Salvation 8. Jesus the Spirit Baptizer: A Pentecostal Revision of Karl Barth's Spirit Christology, Frank D. Macchia (Vanguard University, USA) 9. On Giving the Devil (No More Than) His Due: Karl Barth, Pentecostalism, and the Demonic, Michael McClymond (Saint Louis University, USA) 10. Subjects and Predicates: Barthian Grammar and Pentecostal Soteriology, David J. Courey (Continental Theological Seminary, Belgium) 11. Slamming the Door and Cracking a Window? Pneumatological Investigations for Possible Openings in Karl Barth’s Generally Closed Theology of Religions, Tony Richie (Pentecostal Theological Seminary, USA) 12. Barth, Pentecostalism, and the Eschatological Cry for the Kingdom, Christian T. Collins Winn (Augsburg University, USA)Part Four: Holy Spirit and the Church 13. Spirit, Love, and Charisma: Pneumatology in the Theology of Karl Barth and Pentecostalism, Peter Althouse (Oral Roberts University, USA) 14. Let the Church be the Church: Barth and Pentecostals on Ecclesiology, Terry L. Cross (Lee University, USA) 15. You Wonder Where the Real Presence Went: The Sacraments and the Pentecostal Experience, Chris E. Green (Southeastern University, USA) BibliographyIndex