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A critical discussion of James Dunn's influential analysis of the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit, written from a Pentecostalist perspective.
Offering a clear understanding of the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the Seventies, James Dunn's publication of Baptism in the Holy Spirit gave rise to a heated debate within Pentecostals' milieu. Atkinson brings his contribution to the discussion and undertakes the job of synthesizing, evaluating and reviewing the key elements of the debate, with respect to Luke-Acts.
Atkinson concludes that Pentecostals are right: for Luke, receiving the Spirit was not the inception of new covenant life; it was a powerful enabling for prophecy and miracles; for the church's outward mission and its internal life.
Offering a clear understanding of the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the Seventies, James Dunn's publication of Baptism in the Holy Spirit gave rise to a heated debate within Pentecostals' milieu. Atkinson brings his contribution to the discussion and undertakes the job of synthesizing, evaluating and reviewing the key elements of the debate, with respect to Luke-Acts.
Atkinson concludes that Pentecostals are right: for Luke, receiving the Spirit was not the inception of new covenant life; it was a powerful enabling for prophecy and miracles; for the church's outward mission and its internal life.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 164
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
30 August 2012
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780718892685
Format: Paperback
The book offers an interesting discussion of the Baptism in the Spirit debate [...] It is an academic text, but is written in a sufficiently accessible style for informed lay readers.
— David M. Allen
A correct understanding of what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit is of vital importance, not only to the Pentecostal Movement, but to the entire Christian Church of the twenty-first century. William Atkinson's book is a valuable contribution to the discussion, summarizing and critiquing the views of key Pentecostal scholars in relation to Dunn and offering a refreshing conclusion of its own. It will undoubtedly prove essential reading for Pentecostal scholars and Bible College students alike.
— David Petts, Honorary Academic Fellow, University of Wales
In Baptism in the Spirit Atkinson tackles afresh the controversial and sometimes divisive doctrine of the same name. Deftly and with mature even-handedness the author canvasses four decades of scholarship on the subject. He is generous in giving credit where it is due and is equally forthright in giving criticism where he believes it is due. This is a must read for those informed laypersons, pastors, theological students, and scholars who are seeking a clearer understanding of the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit.
— Roger Stronstad, Biblical Theology Director, Summit Pacific College
No single book can offer a comprehensive academic reflection on the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However, I consider this work as a useful manual on the academic presentations of this doctrine. One may not agree with all the arguments William Atkinson has raised but I do recommend this book as an essential reading for all those who are eager to understand the New Testament doctrine of the Spirit Baptism.
— Opoku Onyinah, Chairman, Church of Pentecost, Ghana
— David M. Allen
A correct understanding of what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit is of vital importance, not only to the Pentecostal Movement, but to the entire Christian Church of the twenty-first century. William Atkinson's book is a valuable contribution to the discussion, summarizing and critiquing the views of key Pentecostal scholars in relation to Dunn and offering a refreshing conclusion of its own. It will undoubtedly prove essential reading for Pentecostal scholars and Bible College students alike.
— David Petts, Honorary Academic Fellow, University of Wales
In Baptism in the Spirit Atkinson tackles afresh the controversial and sometimes divisive doctrine of the same name. Deftly and with mature even-handedness the author canvasses four decades of scholarship on the subject. He is generous in giving credit where it is due and is equally forthright in giving criticism where he believes it is due. This is a must read for those informed laypersons, pastors, theological students, and scholars who are seeking a clearer understanding of the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit.
— Roger Stronstad, Biblical Theology Director, Summit Pacific College
No single book can offer a comprehensive academic reflection on the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However, I consider this work as a useful manual on the academic presentations of this doctrine. One may not agree with all the arguments William Atkinson has raised but I do recommend this book as an essential reading for all those who are eager to understand the New Testament doctrine of the Spirit Baptism.
— Opoku Onyinah, Chairman, Church of Pentecost, Ghana
Foreword by Robert W. Graves
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1 The Dunn Debate and Its Inception
2 Pentecostal Criticisms of Dunn
3 Pentecostal Alternatives to Dunn
4 Luke-Acts in Its Canonical Context
5 Baptism in the Spirit Today
Bibliography
Subject Index
Author Index
Ancient Document Index
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1 The Dunn Debate and Its Inception
2 Pentecostal Criticisms of Dunn
3 Pentecostal Alternatives to Dunn
4 Luke-Acts in Its Canonical Context
5 Baptism in the Spirit Today
Bibliography
Subject Index
Author Index
Ancient Document Index