Perspectives in Pentecostal Eschatologies

Peter Althouse, PhD (University of St Michael's College at the Uni-versity of Toronto) is Associate Professor of Theology, Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida. Robby Waddell, PhD (University of Sheffield) is Associate Professor of New Testament, Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida. He is author of The Spirit of the Book of Revelation.

• List of ContributorsAcknowledgementsThe Landscape of Pentecostal and Charismatic Eschatology: An Introduction / Peter AlthousePart One: Eschatology in Biblical Perspectives1. Early Jewish Eschatology / William Raccah2. Restoring the Kingdom to Israel: Kingdom and Spirit in Luke’s Thought / Blaine Charette3. Seven Dispensations or Two-Age View of History: A Pauline Perspective / John A. Bertone4. Apocalyptic Sustainability: The Future of Pentecostal Ecology / Robby Waddell5. The Mystery of the Great Whore: Pneumatic Discernment in Revelation 17 / John Christopher ThomasPart Two: Theological Engagements on Pentecostal Eschatology6. Early Pentecostal Eschatology in the Light of The Apostolic Faith, 1906-1908 / Larry McQueen7. Eschatology, Spirit Baptism, and Inclusiveness: An Exploration into the Hallmarks of a Pentecostal Social Ethic / Murray W. Dempster8. Eschatology as Soteriological: The Cosmic Full Gospel / Matthew K. Thompson9. Pentecostal Eschatology in Context: The Eschatological Orientation of the Full Gospel / Peter Althouse10. Patience as a Theological Virtue: A Challenge to Pentecostal Eschatology / Daniel CasteloPart Three: Theological Engagements and Charismatic Issues11. Hope for Eternal Life: Perspectives for Pentecostals and Catholics / Jeffrey Gros, FSC12. “Discerning the Times”: The Victorious Eschatology of the Shepherding Movement / David Moore13. Prosperity Already and Not Yet: An Eschatological Interpretation of the Health and Wealth Emphasis in the North American Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement / Michael J. McClymondPart Four: Contextual Pentecostal Eschatologies14. The New Jerusalem versus Social Responsibility: The Challenges of Pentecostalism in Guatemala / Nestor Medina15. “Se Fue con el Señor”: The Hispanic Pentecostal Funeral as Anticipatory Celebration / Sammy Alfaro16. Constructing an African Pentecostal Eschatology: Which Way? / J. Ayodeji Adewuya17. Jesus is Victor: The Eschatology of the Blumhardts with Implications for Pentecostal Eschatologies / Frank D. MacchiaBibliography

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