Richard Mouw was first drawn to Abraham Kuyper’s writings about public life in the turbulent 1960s. As he struggled to find the right Christian stance toward big social issues such as the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War; Mouw discovered Kuyper’s Lectures on Calvinism ― and; with it; a robust vision of active Christian involvement in public life that has guided him ever since. In this “short and personal introduction†Mouw sets forth Kuyper’s main ideas on Christian cultural discipleship; including his views on sphere sovereignty; the antithesis; common grace; and more. Mouw looks at ways to update ― and; in some places; even correct ― Kuyper’s thought as he applies it to such twenty-first-century issues as religious and cultural pluralism; technology; and the challenge of Islam.
#114378 in Books 1997-08-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .85 x 6.00l; 1.03 #File Name: 0802841031352 pages
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Remarkable Re-writeBy ReadalotsWith "The Holiness Pentecostal Tradition" (340 page paperback) Pentecostal theologian Vinson Synan proffers a veritable who's who in the history of charisma. This remarkable 1997 re-write; from its original 1971 edition; narrates 20th century Pentecostalism's explosive worldwide growth.From its 19th century Wesleyan origin Synan presents extensive holiness-pentecostal names; dates; and places. He tells local colloquial tales; presents global facts; and exposes historic myths from the Pentecostal movement. His is a scholarly analysis that presents and evaluate Christianity's "third great tradition" (after Roman Catholicism and Protestantism).From the formation of the 19th century holiness movement and the later birth of Pentecostalism on Azusa Street; Synan explains the history and principal theology of Pentecostals. "Holy Rollers"; Tomlinson's scandal; "fundamentalist fury"; "Catholic tongues"; snake handling; "Jesus only"; "finished works"; "Wesley's second blessing"; Keswick movement; "latter rain"; and much more are explained. Pentecostalism principal denominations (Assemblies of God; Church of God in Christ; United Pentecostal Church; Foursquare Gospel Church; and International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; and their differences) are thoroughly considered.Synan also tells Pentecostal history with extensive documentation (in 28 pages of bibliography). Pentecostal leaders Moody; Finney; Parham; Seymour; Mason; Fuller; Durham; McPherson; Roberts; and more are considered. Their particular contributions are followed through the book's completion.This is an excellent book. It is recommended to everyone.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like this book because it gives me the true story ...By CustomerI like this book because it gives me the true story of the movement from the beginning to date. The people involved are common people but they are filled with the Holy Spirit so that their lives are changed and they can impact the life of others. The story expels myths regarding Pentecostalism/Charismatic movement. It helps me to adjust my attitude towards those people. It is well worth reading and collection.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GREAT BOOK!By Marlene R.Describing the various outpourings in our country whose origins was in the early 1900's over in Wales; England and Scotland; this book shows what took place here...the ups and downs; the real and the fake; the right and the wrong; in other words; how man either let God do what He wanted to or not.The author also writes about individuals as well; showing each one's ups and downs. None of us are without faults; but the microscopic look at them only puts a bad light on the entire movement as a whole. Overall though; the story does need to be told and the author is forthright and honest; if not blunt.
