Azusa, Rome, and Zion

Azusa, Rome, and Zion

👓 Peter Hocken
Azusa, Rome, and Zion

Azusa, Rome, and Zion

✅ Azusa, Rome, and Zion offers historical, theological, and spiritual reflections on major movements of the Holy Spirit in modern times. The author shows where the lived experience of these movements challenges received theological concepts and categories, and indicates how engagement with these challenges can contribute to Christian reconciliation and Christian unity. Of particular interest are the surprising ways in which what appear at first sight to be new obstacles and points of division can in fact lead into deeper grasp of Gods purposes for the body of Christ. Two chapters indicate the immense potential being opened up by the ministry of Pope Francis. The title captures not just the place of Pentecostals, Catholics, and Jews, but a historical dynamic that reverses the original going out from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. This collection of essays typifies everything we have come to appreciate in Hocken: broad ecumenical vision combined with clear confessional boundaries, openness to what the Spirit is saying afresh to the church without sacrificing critical engagement. Hockens discussion on Pope Francis new paradigm of relating to Pentecostals brings the ecumenical conversation up to date. For those unfamiliar with Hockens works, the book serves as an excellent introduction. --Simon Chan, Trinity Theological College, Singapore Hocken is opening a prophetic, challenging, and ecumenical door in this book. He...



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