What is distinctive about Pentecostal Theology?

1983

ISBN O 86981 578 4 (hard cover)
ISBN O 86981 696 9 (soft cover)

The aim of the Institute for Theological Research at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is to conduct research related to theology, and to publish these results. A variety of projects is undertaken, some relating to theoretical research while others deal with applied and/or empirical research. The Institute is ecumenical, and academic freedom is a rule of conduct. This explains the variety of research which is undertaken and of the books and articles being published. One of the more recent projects of the Institute is the Pentecostalism and neo-Pentecostalism project launched by the Department of Systematic Theology of Unisa under the leadership of Dr HI Lederle. Although the present book is not the first publication of this project, it is a very significant one. This book contains the results of research on the proprium of Pentecostal Theology. In view of the surge in literature being produced on Pentecostal Theology and the lack of a 'standard' Pentecostal Theology, this book will serve as an introduction and summary to insiders and outsiders as to what is distinctive about Pentecostal Theology. Because of the importance and influence of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic renewal movement in different parts of the world, the need for such a book is evident. The project on Pentecostalism of the Institute is made possible partly by a joint donation from the Pentecostal Churches in South Africa. I hope that this book will serve a positive purpose both inside and outside the Pentecostal churches.