Portions of this paper were originally presented to the annual meeting of the evangelical theological society, toronto, canada, 2022 november 2002, under the title toward a pnewmatological paradigm in christian theology of religions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He suggests that this may help us to recognize the work of the spirit in unexpected places, including other religions. An introduction to the theology of religions intervarsity press.
Mencken shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Theology is an effort to explain the unknowable by putting it into terms of the notworthknowing. One might expect the pentecostals to develop a spiritoriented theology of mission and world religions, because of their openness to religious experience, their sensitivity to the oppressed of the third world where they have experienced much of their growth, and their awareness of the ways of the spirit as well as dogma. It is here that i want to pick up the discussion and offer both critical and constructive thoughts on the question of how to speak of the spirit among religions. Karkkainen covers the major themes and introduces the main thinkers who have contributed to the theology of religions in the past century. Thus, pneumatology is the doctrine of the holy spirit, or breath of god. I am grateful to the audience for their questions and remarks. In christian systematic theology, pneumatology is the branch of study that investigates. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii without quotes. The primary focus of my investigation was the constitutive role of trinitarian doctrine in the proposals of jacques dupuis and mark heim. Hence, pneumatology is the doctrine of the holy spirit, the third person of the trinity. Trinity, christology, ecclesiology, ecumenism, eschatology, sacraments and grace. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Article information, pdf download for toward a trinitarian theology of. Phrase searching you can use double quotes to search for a series of words in a particular order. James merrick has tackled boldly the timely but difficult topic of christian theology of religions. Matti karkkainen is a former pentecostal missionary and now associate professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california, usa. Pneumatology systematic theology revelation, tradition. The role of pneumatology in paul tillichs theology. M in church history 2007 from trinity evangelical divinity school. After this total dis integration of the texts, historical criticism leaves the field of battle. Pdf the relationship between christ and the spirit in a. Toronto, canada, 2022 november 2002, under the title toward a pnewmatological paradigm in christian theology of religions. This chapter argues that the pneumatological theology of walter kasper illuminates both issues. The english term pneumatology comes from two greek words.
Pdf this paper is a critical examination of amos yongs pneumatological use of emergence. Toward an evangelical and trinitarian theology of religions. Amos yong, the spirit, and the trinity published on 01 jan 20 by brill. Introduction pneumatology is derived from the greek word pneuma, meaning spirit, wind, or breath. Pneumatology would normally include study of the person of the holy spirit, and the works. May 14, 20 definitely pneumatological theology of religions can aid the trinitarian approach towards theology of religions. Request pdf on mar 25, 2009, velimatti karkkainen and others published toward a pneumatological theology of religions. Pentecostal and ecumenical perspectives on ecclesiology, soteriology, and theology of mission. Further, studying the role and work of the holy spirit protects us from the many inaccurate teachings. This is a very rich and thought provoking theological book. The authors provide an introduction and critical assessment of yongs biblical foundations, hermeneutics, epistemology, philosophical presuppositions, trinitarian theology, theology of religions, ecumenical and interfaith relations, theology of disability, engagement with contemporary culture, and participation in the theology and science.
It more so norms how we see and less so describes what we see. To date, however, there is no monographlength study of the major past and present pentecostal systematic theologians responsible for the recession of early. Rather than a strict survey, the book largely represents a collection of. Order history view open invoices ivp book club faqs. See amos yong, the turn to pneumatology in christian theology of religions. Paul tillich and pentecostal theology spiritual presence and jstor.
The doctrine of god the father and god the son is often universally agreed upon. Yong, a pentecostal professor of theology at bethel college, proposes a pneumatological approach to the theology of religions, with implications regarding the question of salvation outside the church. Third article theology tat is a constructive theology utilizing a distinctly pneumatological approach to dogmatics. Pneuma is greek for breath, which metaphorically describes a nonmaterial being or influence. Trinitarian in its foundation, pneumatological in its impetus, and comprehensive in its scope, tat specifies both a method and a theology. A pneumatological approach to the religions would thus issue forth in an essential transformation of the theological landscape since the loci of theology would of necessity include adherents of other faiths. Sep 25, 2014 thus, yong takes a pneumatological approach to a theology of religions. Download pdf toward a pneumatological theology free. Pneumatology also seemed to connect with the strongly pneumatological and spiritualistic orientations of other religions, especially in the east. Is jesus christ the father, the son, and the holy spirit. Yong develops just such a pneumatological approach to religions, drawing, by way of resource, on the pentecostalcharismatic experience of the spirit. Paper on historical and pneumatological interpretation of.
The study of pneumatology is of tremendous importance to christians as it is a study of god himself. Some cults, as well as some biblicallyilliterate christians often refer to the holy spirit as some impersonal force. Because the holy spirit is alive and well among those persons, ours must be a dialogical theology. Before this first book, yong had published an article on a pneumatological theology of religions in 1998. The student will do well to carefully study what the bible reveals to us about the holy spirit, our comforter. Pneumatological theology of religions with reference to current trends 1 by. This does not mean that yong divorces the salvific work of christ from the spirit. Pneumatology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. In search of a pentecostalcharismatic theology of religion. The importance of culture in the missiological process cannot be overstated. Toward a pneumatological theology of religions by amos yong isbn.
Such as trinity, soteriology, ecclesiology, mission, pluralism, evangelical approach, etc. In christian theology pneumatology refers to the study of the holy spirit. It provides an uptodate and comprehensive survey of the theology of religions. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Holy spirit as the giftpneumatology and catholic re. Contemplation effects metanoia, which includes intellectual, affective, moral, social and religious conversions. Topics include the role of the spirit in various fields of theological concern. Apocalyptic pneumatology and the holy spirit in the. The relationship between christ and the spirit in a christian theology of religions, missiology 403 july 2012.
What, however, if we began by focusing on the universal presence and activity of. Paper on pneumatology for the second semester of systematic theology in my seminary studies. But the valid question which should be appreciated is that how far pneumatological theology of religions is able to find its solution under the traits of universalism and particularlism. The author argues that a pneumatological approach to interreligious dialogue would constitute a new way of doing theology, and bring with it a reconfiguration of the theological imagination, a reordering of the relationship between christ and the spirit.
This is not a book that seeks to profess to much, but instead asks my questions, brings up interesting points, and presses various theological points from the perspective of the charismatic and pentecostal church. Pdf the relationship between christ and the spirit in a christian. Thanks also to dan magnuson, barry linney, and especially david woodruff. Moltmann defines the holy spirit as the loving, selfcommunicating, outfanning and outpouring presence of the eternal divine life of the triune god. In the theology of amos yong and the new face of pentecostal scholarship, wolfgang vondey and martin william mittelstadt gather a table of experts on one of the most influential voices in current pentecostal theology. The holy spirit of god systematic theology series notes adapted and abbreviated from theology i at eternity bible college introduction.
The aim of this thesis is to engage with amos yongs pneumatological theology of religions with the hope of showing the importance of the mission of the spirit for the churchs engagement with other religions and to show some misunderstandings in his proposal of both trinitarian and pneumatological doctrines. Toward a perichoretic trinitarian theology of religions. The deity of the holy spirit is not as easily established as that of the father and the son. A pentecostalcharismatic contribution to christian theology of religions and spiritword community. One might expect the pentecostals to develop a spiritoriented theology of mission and world religions, because of their openness to religious experience. Spirit and its implications for the world today and for a greater theology of life. While these conversion dynamics are distinct from developmental growth mechanisms for example. Theological hermeneutics in trinitarian perspective. This book thus invites pentecostals, charismatics and other christians to conceive of how a pneumatological approach to religions can invigorate the wider ecumenical conversation. A critique of amos yongs pneumatological theology of religions with reference to current trends1 james r. Because of the unique apocalyptic structure of his pneumatological theology of religious pluralism, blumhardt was able to offer both positive affirmations of the presence and work of the holy spirit in other religious traditions, as well as a needed prophetic critique of religion in general and of christianity and the other religions in particular.
It might be said that the deity of the father is simply assumed in scripture, that of the son is. Download toward a pneumatological theology ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. In fact, he tackles not only theology of religions but pneumatology, and examines important intersections of the two. Paper on historical and pneumatological interpretation of scripture 5 287 288 ods of the history of religions and form criticism fragment the larger and even the remaining short textual units into little pieces. This guide aims to elaborate and constructively engage some of the ongoing dogmatic challenges within the field of christian pneumatology. Pneumatological theology of religions is one of the interesting turn in the stream of theology of religions. The holy spirit plays a vital role in the life of each believer.
Examines the pneumatological dimension of theology in gods creative, redemptive and sanctifying activity in salvation history as it is witnessed to in scripture and tradition. The worship of the son of god in scripture and the earliest christianity. Poured out on all flesh european research network on global. Pneumatology a systematic study in christian theology. Arguably, recent christian theological reflection on religious pluralism and the world religious traditions has taken what might be called a pneumatological turn. This article explores the recent turn in the theology of religions, visible in diverse quarters, to pneumatology as a way to foster a greater openness to the work of god the holy spirit in nonchristian religions. Wildcard searching if you want to search for multiple variations of a word, you can substitute a special symbol called a wildcard for one or more letters. Thus, yong takes a pneumatological approach to a theology of religions. He seeks to establish a pneumatology that opens up the possibility for mutual discussion and learning among the world religions. There are things here that i will probably be chewing on for a quite a while. He feels that since religion is all encompassing with the scope of human life, so to must a theology of religions address more than afterdeath salvation. Merrick, an ordained anglican minister, holds both an m. The word pneumatology comes from the words pneuma windspirit and ology study of and refers to the study of the holy spirit. Pneumatology would normally include study of the person of the holy spirit, and the works of the.
Pneumatological foundations for a catholic theology of. Download pdf toward a pneumatological theology free online. Significance of pneumatological theology of religions. Pentecostal and ecumenical perspectives on ecclesiology, soteriology, and theology of mission at. Pneumatological theology of religions has made a radical change in the thinking pattern of the traditional christian view on theology of religions. Pneumatology refers to a particular discipline within christian theology that focuses on the study of the holy spirit. One of the most misunderstood doctrines of the bible is the doctrine of the holy spirit. This article explores the recent turn in the theology of religions, visible in diverse. Pneumatology 001 the holy spirit of god systematic. Project muse the holy spirit and the world religions. Definitely pneumatological theology of religions can aid the trinitarian approach towards theology of religions. Christian reason and theological method in the third millennium eugene, or.
Karkkainen, a prolific and creative theologian in this field, takes the issue of religious pluralism seriously from biblical, historical and contemporary perspectives. Trinitarian in its foundation, pneumatological in its impetus, and comprehensive. Paper on historical and pneumatological interpretation. A contemplative posture orients ones disposition toward reality more than it offers propositions about reality. This article explores the recent turn in the theology of religions. The authors provide an introduction and critical assessment of yongs biblical foundations, hermeneutics, epistemology, philosophical presuppositions, trinitarian theology. If the study of christology is important, and it is, to the allimportant work of jesus christ, as the very son of god, dying in substitution. This chapter takes as its point of departure the teaching of vatican ii on the holy spirit and its development in the postconciliar period. Third article theology tat is the name given to a new movement in constructive theology utilizing a distinctly pneumatological approach to dogmatics. Conduit or detour, journal of ecumenical studies, vol. Click download or read online button to get pneumatology book now. One of the most urgent problems within many christian denominations is how to relate the christian gospel to diverse cultures. Given todays theological agenda, it is of utmost significance to take into account the challenge of a christian theology of religions.
Efforts to construct a christian theology of religions have inevitably stumbled on the christian scandal of particularitythe historical jesus of nazareth. Two issues have dominated the discussion of catholic ecumenical receptivity. In chapter five a critical assessment of the thoughts of pinnock and yong will be made from a. Pneumatology reformed theology at semper reformanda. The term is essentially derived from the greek word pneuma, which designates breath or spirit and metaphorically describes a nonmaterial being or influence.