A Review of Toward a Pneumatological Theology: Pentecostal and Ecumenical Perspectives on Ecclesiology Soteriology and Theology of Mission by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen

Author： Clarke Clifton R.

Publisher： Brill

ISSN： 1745-5251

Source： Journal of Pentecostal Theology, Vol.14, Iss.1, 2005-10, pp. : 123-137

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Abstract

Toward a Pneumatological Theology by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen is an insightful investigation into the possibility of a truly ecumenical and conciliar pneumatic theology. Kärkkäinen develops his reflection on a pneumatological theology in critical dialogue with Pentecostal and Catholic traditions, drawing upon and expanding the theological insights that have emanated from the various Quinqueniums of the Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue. This review applauds Kärkkäinen’s effort of bringing together historical and theological traditions as far apart as Pentecostal and Catholic in search of a greater ecumenical understanding of God the Holy Spirit. The review, however, warns of the dangers of oversimplification and false dichotomizing, when considering such complex and pluriform traditions.