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Majority World Theology Series
Series Editors
Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo
The Majority World Theology series exists because of the seismic shifts in the makeup of world Christianity. At this moment in history, more Christians live in the Majority World than in Europe and North America. However, most theological literature does not reflect the rising tide of Christian reflection coming from these regions. The Majority World authors in this series seek to produce, collaboratively, biblical and theological textbooks that are about, from, and to the Majority World. By assembling scholars from around the globe who share a concern to do theology in light of Christian Scripture and in dialogue with Christian tradition coming from the Western church, this series offers readers the chance to listen in on insightful, productive, and unprecedented in-person conversations. Each volume pursues a specific theological topic and is designed to be accessible to students and scholars alike.
The Spirit over the Earth
Pneumatology in the Majority World
Edited by
Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, K. K. Yeo
© 2016 Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo
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This book is published in cooperation with Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids. First published in 2016 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., ISBN: 978-0-8028-7273-9 (North American edition)
This edition published in 2016 by Langham Global Library
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Contents
Introduction The Spirit over the Earth: Pneumatology in the Majority World
The Holy Spirit in Scripture and Christian Theology through History
Contemporary Western and Majority World Developments in Pneumatology
Biblical and Theological Reflections in This Volume
Chapter 1 I Believe in the Holy Spirit: From the Ends of the Earth to the Ends of Time
Abstract
Poured Out on All Flesh: Pneumatology in Global Historical Perspective
To the Ends (of the Times) of the Earth: Toward a Third Article Theology
Interim Conclusion—Who Spoke by the Prophets
Further Reading
Chapter 2 The Spirit Blows Where It Wills: The Holy Spirit’s Personhood in Indian Christian Thought
Abstract
The “Spirit” in India: Christian and Hindu Conceptions
A Critical Survey of the Holy Spirit’s Personhood in Select Indian Thinkers
Where the Holy Spirit Blows in India: A Summary Assessment and Prospects
Further Reading
Abstract
A Brief Overview of Romans 8:14–17
Redefining Relationship in the Context of the Spirit
A Pneumatological Relational Element in the Context of India
Conclusion
Further Reading
Abstract
Chinese Pneumatology
The Chinese Rites Controversy
Paul on the Holy Spirit, Law, and Custom
The Commemorating Rites of Ancestors and Confucius: Chinese Custom or Law?
The Missionary Failure and Its Theological Causes
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 5 Pneumatology: Its Implications for the African Context
Abstract
Theological and Exegetical Examination
Implications for the Twenty-First-Century Church
Further Reading
