The Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal Theology

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Research on Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity has increased dramatically in recent decades, and a diverse array of disciplines have begun to address a range of elements of these movements. Yet, there exists very little understanding of Pentecostal theology, and it is not uncommon to encounter stereotypes and misperceptions. Addressing this gap in current research, The Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal Theology is an exceptional reference source to the key topics, challenges, and debates in this growing field of study and is the first collection of its kind to offer a comprehensive presentation and critical discussion of this subject. Comprising over forty chapters written by a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into five parts: Contextualizing Pentecostal Theology Sources Theological Method Doctrines and Practices Conversations and Challenges. These sections take the reader through a comprehensive introduction to what Pentecostals believe and how they practice their faith. Looking at issues such as the core teachings of Pentecostalism concerning Spirit baptism, divine healing, or eschatology; unique practices, such as spiritual warfare and worship; and less discussed issues, such as social justice and gender, each chapter builds towards a nuanced and global picture of the theology of the Pentecostal movement. The Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal Theology is essential reading for students and researchers in Pentecostal Studies, World Christianity, and Theology as well as scholars working in contemporary Religious Studies. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Notes on Contributors Introduction to The Routledge Handbook Of Pentecostal Theology Part I: Contextualizing Pentecostal Theology 1 Systematic Pentecostal Theology: A Typology 2 Pentecostal Theology as A Global Challenge: Contextual Theological Constructions 3 Pentecostal Theology as Spirituality: Explorations in Theological Method 4 Pentecostal Theology as Story: Participating in God's Mission Part II: Sources 5 Revelation: The Light and Fire of Pentecost 6 Scripture: Finding One's Place in God's Story 7 Reason: Widening The Sources of Pentecostal Theology 8 Experience: The Mediated Immediacy of Encounter With The Spirit 9 Tradition: Retrieving and Updating Pentecostal Core Beliefs 10 Culture: Disruption, Accommodation, and Pneumatological Resignification 11 Worship: Embodying The Encounter With God Part III: Theological Methods 12 Biblical Hermeneutics: Reading Scripture With The Spirit in Community 13 Theological Hermeneutics: Understanding The World in The Encounter With God 14 The Pneumatological Imagination: The Logic of Pentecostal Theology 15 Practical Theology: Attending to Pneumatologically-Driven Praxis 16 The Full Gospel: A Liturgical Hermeneutic of Pentecost Part IV: Doctrines and Practices 17 Trinitarian Theology: The Spirit and The Fellowship of The Triune God 18 Oneness Theology: Restoring The Apostolic Faith 19 Pneumatology: Eschatological Intensification of The Personal Presence of God 20 Christology: Jesus and Others; Jesus and God 21 Salvation: Participating in The Story Where Earth and Heaven Meet 22 Sanctification: Becoming An Icon of The Spirit Through Holy Love 23 Spirit Baptism: Initiation in The Fullness of God's Promises 24 Divine Healing: Sacramental Signs of Salvation 25 Eschatology: The Always Present Hope 26 Missiology: Evangelization, Holistic Ministry, and Social Justice 27 Ecclesiology: Spirit-Shaped Fellowships of Gospel Mission 28 Spiritual Gifts: Manifestations of The Kingdom of God 29 Sacraments: Rites in The Spirit For The Presence of Christ 30 Spiritual Warfare: The Cosmic Conflict Between Good and Evil Part V: Conversations and Challenges 31 Arts and Aesthetics: The Pursuit of Beauty Through The Outpour of The Spirit 32 Theology of Disability: The Spirit and Disabled Empowerment 33 Ecotheology: A People of The Spirit For Earth 34 Theology of Economics: Pentecost and The Household of The Spirit 35 Ecumenical Theology: A Restorationist Embrace of The Unity of The Spirit 36 Feminist Theologies: Deconstructing The Patriarchal Gender Paradigm 37 Philosophy: Inspiration For Living Relationally and Thinking Rigorously 38 Prosperity Theology: Material Abundance and Praxis of Transformation 39 Race: Reordering The World on The Principle of Grace 40 Social Justice: Theology as Social Transformation 41 Theology of Religions: Divine Hospitality and Spiritual Discernment 42 Theology and Science: Disciplines at The Limits of Pentecostal Discourse Index