This revised and updated review of pneumatology in global perspective offers a biblical, historical, and theological assessment of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The second edition accounts for major developments in theology over the past decade and includes added coverage of interfaith issues.  
  
Praise for the First Edition__  
  
"Pneumatology is the most comprehensive yet succinct introductory text on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit on the market today. It covers a tremendous amount of ground and does not miss much of importance in reflection on the Holy Spirit in the last two generations. Readers will come away with their appetite whetted for more in-depth study on this topic. Even seasoned theologians would be well-advised to look at Kärkkäinen's text to ensure that they do not overlook important resources for reflection and engagement. Here is evangelical theologizing on pneumatology at its best: ecumenical, engaged, aware, and alert."  
\--__Amos Yong__, Fuller Theological Seminary  
  
"Allows for a plurality of pneumatologies to emerge over the course of six chapters. Voices as disparate as African, feminist, Pentecostal, John Zizioulas, and Karl Rahner are heard. . . . The book serves as a valuable contribution to the field and should be considered for any course in its subject matter."  
\--__Dale M. Coulter__, Religious Studies Review  
  
"Kärkkäinen has authored an excellent survey of contemporary reflection on the theology of the Holy Spirit. His book provides a map of the discipline charted by a seasoned traveler and, as such, will be an asset to students embarking on the study of pneumatology. Even advanced students and professionals in the field may find helpful references in these pages. The book is clear and succinct without being simplistic, a notable accomplishment for surveys of this sort."  
\--__Elizabeth Groppe__, Theological Studies  
  
"In a comprehensive yet succinct introductory text on pneumatology, Kärkkäinen describes the recent global and ecumenical interest in a theology of the Holy Spirit as a 'pneumatological renaissance.' . . . This slim volume will be of value for theologians and students keenly interested in pneumatology."  
\--__Mark Medley__, Interpretation  
  
"A useful introduction to the wide-ranging discussion on the Holy Spirit in contemporary theology. . . . This is a very useful primer, a resource for further study and exploration."  
\--__John Bolt__, Calvin Theological Journal

__Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen__ (DrTheol, University of Helsinki) is professor of systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and docent of ecumenics at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He is the author of numerous books, including Christology and The Doctrine of God.

An internationally respected scholar offers a biblical, historical, and theological assessment of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the ecumenical and contextual experiences of the Spirit. This comprehensive review of pneumatology in global perspective examines various theological and denominational understandings of the Spirit, assesses key contemporary theologians of the Spirit, and inquires into several contextual approaches. The new edition has been substantially updated throughout to account for major developments in theology over the past decade and includes added coverage of interfaith issues.

An internationally respected scholar offers a biblical, historical, and theological assessment of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the ecumenical and contextual experiences of the Spirit. Now substantially updated throughout.

__Contents__ 1. Introduction to Pneumatology as a Theological Discipline  
2. Biblical Perspectives on the Spirit  
3. Patristic Experience and the Doctrine of the Spirit  
4. From Medieval to Modern Experiences and Reconstructions of the Spirit  
5. The Spirit in Twentieth- and Twenty-First-Century  
Interpretations  
6. Contextual and Global Pneumatologies  
7. Holy Spirit among Religions  
Epilogue: Whither Pneumatology?  
Indexes

Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti

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Preface

1. Introduction to Pneumatology as a Theological Discipline

2. Biblical Perspectives on the Spirit

3. Patristic Experience and the Doctrine of the Spirit

4. From Medieval to Modern Experiences and Reconstructions of the Spirit

5. The Spirit in Twentieth- and Twenty-First-Century Interpretations

6. Contextual and Global Pneumatologies

7. Holy Spirit among Religions

Epilogue

Scripture and Other Ancient Sources Index

Subject Index

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An exploration of approaches to the Spirit over the centuries, this new edition includes updated theological understandings and writings on interfaith issues.

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