Pentecostal Hermeneutic for the Twenty First Century: Spirit, Scripture and Community (Journal Of Pentecostal Theology Supplement) [Hardcover]

Kenneth Archer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0567083675 | ISBN-13: 978-0567083678 | Publication Date: December 30, 2004

The purpose of this book is to present a critically informed contemporary Pentecostal hermeneutic rooted in Pentecostal identity, in its stories, beliefs and practices. As Pentecostals began entering academic communities of higher learning, their interpretive methods became both mainstream and modernistic as they adapted the historical critical methods, or the so-called scientific hermeneutic. The proposed hermeneutic contained in this book desires to move beyond the impasse created by Modernity, instead pushing Pentecostals into the contemporary context by critically re-appropriating early Pentecostal ethos and interpretive practices for a contemporary Pentecostal community. The Pentecostal hermeneutic is a three-way interaction for theological meaning between the Holy Spirit, the Pentecostal community and sacred Scripture.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'an excellent survey' - review in International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol. 51:2004/05

'Archer has provided both an illuminating reading of the history of Pentecostal hermeneutics as well as an insightful proposal for the kind of Pentecostal hermeneutic that is appropriate and engaging for the contemporary context for Pentecostals in particular and a Christian audience in general.' ~ Stephen Hunt, Theological Book Review, Vol 18, No.1, 2006

(Stephen Hunt Theological Book Review )

"Richard Bauckham...observes that it provides "both an illuminating reading of the history of Pentecostal hermeneutics as well as an insightful proposal for the kind of Pentecostal hermeneutic that is appropriate to our contemporary context."...I find Archer's analysis to be easily navigated, entertaining, wonderfully succinct and plausible, filled with interpretive gems and insights that have an instinctive appeal. Therefore in the century ahead, as its title suggests, his thesis could provide a stimulating tonic to both hermeneutics and to faith throughout the major sections of Christendom.'

~ Paul Elbert, Ashland Theological Journal, 2006

(Paul Elbert Ashland Theological Journal )

'Archer has provided both an illuminating reading of the history of Pentecostal hermeneutics as well as an insightful proposal for the kind of Pentecostal hermeneutic that is appropriate and engaging for the contemporary context for Pentecostals in particular and a Christian audience in general.' ~ Stephen Hunt, Theological Book Review, Vol 18, No.1, 2006

(, Theological Book Review )

"Richard Bauckham...observes that it provides "both an illuminating reading of the history of Pentecostal hermeneutics as well as an insightful proposal for the kind of Pentecostal hermeneutic that is appropriate to our contemporary context."...I find Archer's analysis to be easily navigated, entertaining, wonderfully succinct and plausible, filled with interpretive gems and insights that have an instinctive appeal. Therefore in the century ahead, as its title suggests, his thesis could provide a stimulating tonic to both hermeneutics and to faith throughout the major sections of Christendom.'

~ Paul Elbert, Ashland Theological Journal, 2006

(, Ashland Theological Journal )

About the Author

Kenneth Archer is Assistant Professor of Theology at the Church of God Theological Seminary Cleveland and Ordained Minister with the Assembly of God

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: T&T Clark Int'l (December 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0567083675
• ISBN-13: 978-0567083678
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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