Spirit Wind: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in Global Theology—A Chinese Perspective
Ebook
Overview
Spirit Wind, a collaborative investigation into the works and person of the Holy Spirit, clearly and richly demonstrates diversity in theological perspectives but unity in the Christian faith. All theological discussions should aim at humbly respecting theological distinctiveness while sincerely encouraging theological conversations. Spirit Wind offers itself to achieve just that. Spirit Wind consists of nine chapters written by nine Chinese theologians, born in the Orient and trained in the West, who are now serving passionately as seminary professors in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, or the United States. Each author endeavors to explain the person and works of the Holy Spirit not only from Chinese standpoints but also from biblical, historical, and cultural/pastoral perspectives, and yet all chapters are theological in nature. No theologian claims to capture all matters about the Spirit, but every author of this book is captivated by the powerful presence, sovereign freedom, and beautiful operations of the Holy Spirit. You will be, too!
“Peter Tie and Justin Tan are to be congratulated on bringing
together nine talented writers to provide a thoughtful and
symphonic approach to the person and work of the Holy Spirit in
global theology. Throughout the pages of Spirit Wind,
readers are given a multi-perspective look at this key doctrine
from the vantage points of biblical theology, historical theology,
and cultural/pastoral theology. Shaped by an unapologetic
commitment to scriptural authority as well as a particular focus on
Chinese theology, this engaging volume will be a blessing for
theologians and missiologists as well as for pastors and
students.”
—David S. Dockery, President, International Alliance for Christian
Education, and Distinguished Professor of Theology, Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary
“Several years ago, the president of the Society for New Testament
Studies spoke of Chinese as one of the important emerging languages
for theological discourse. Happily for many of us, the present book
is in English, but it offers valuable perspectives relevant for all
those interested in biblical, theological, and cultural voices of
the global church.”
—Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical
Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
“What does the Holy Spirit have to say today? Spirit Wind
argues we should listen to the Spirit, whether carefully reading
the Bible, rehearsing the witness of history, or leading believers
to address the needs of the world now. The lead essay by Peter Tie
is a masterpiece which should be read by all Christian teachers,
while others unfold the riches of Chinese Christianity. Take up and
read!”
—Malcolm B. Yarnell III, author of God the Trinity and
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Justin Tan is Director of the Centre for the Study of Chinese
Christianity, Senior Lecturer at Melbourne School of Theology, and
Senior Research Fellow for Australia College of Theology.
Peter L. H. Tie is Associate Professor of Theology at Christian
Witness Theological Seminary, San Jose, California. He is the
author of Restore Unity, Recover Identity, and Refine
Orthopraxy: The Believers’ Priesthood in the Ecclesiology of James
Leo Garrett Jr.