Peter Althouse

Defining Issues in Pentecostalism

Theology

“"Defining Issues in Pentecostalism, the inaugural issue of the McMaster Theological Studies Series, is a glimpse into the current strength of Pentecostal scholarship, offering creative and constructive proposals in Pentecostal theology and biblical studies. The authors argue for holistic and ecumenical approaches to a theology of the Spirit that has significant implications for the broader, theological world. A work of this caliber is long overdue.”

God’s Empowered People

Theology

“Anglican Charismatic David Watson once remarked that the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements have the greatest potential for realizing Luther's vision of the priesthood of all believers. In God's Empowered People, Steven Fettke contends that the laity is vital in the development of healthy churches. Empowering the laity to work in the ministries of the church offers opportunity for the community of faith to fulfill its mission in offering love, life, and hope to the world.”

Pentecostal Pacifism

History & Biography

“Jay Beaman was the first to stress the significance of pacifism in early American Pentecostalism and its eventual loss as Pentecostals started to seek social acceptance. This new edition offers new data on the extent of Pentecostal pacifism garnered through new online archival resources and military documents. Beaman conservatively estimates that at least a third of the Assemblies of God and perhaps as much as fifty-five percent of all Pentecostal denominations were pacific. For a religious movement that now aligns itself to political conservatives and the military establishment, Beaman's work is an eye opener to anyone interested in the social origins and beliefs of early Pentecostalism.”