The Mediation of the Spirit: Interventions in Practical Theology

by Mark J. Cartledge

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2015

Overview

How might a distinctively Pentecostal and charismatic theological perspective inform and enrich the discourse of academic practical theology? In order to address that question, Mark Cartledge in this book probes the relationship between Scripture, experience, and the Holy Spirit by means of the concept of mediation, that is, how the divine is experienced in the world.

An expert in both Pentecostal theology and practical theology, Cartledge offers a unique intervention into practical theology through the lens of the Holy Spirit. He presents an original reading of Pentecost and the Spirit-reception texts in the book of Acts and engages with current literature in both Pentecostal studies and practical theology. Further, Cartledge places his whole discussion within a broader Protestant theological framework, and he interrogates an existing congregational study to provide a real-life example of theological intervention.

Key Features

• Thoughtful discussion of charismatic theology in the context of practical theology
• Fresh insights into the reception of the Spirit in the book of Acts
• Practual contextualization of the importance of the Spirit for a broad Christian audience

Contents

• Pentecostal and Charismatic Approaches ot Practical Theology
• Scripture, Experience, and the Holy Spirit in Practical Theology
• The Mediation of the Holy Spirit
• Pentecost and the Acts of the Apostoles
• Ecclesial Practice in Practical Theology
• Soteriological Discourse in Practical Theology

Top Highlights

“Inherent in these modes of mediation is an implicit sacramentality.” (Page 69)

“Mediation, therefore, means mediation in the context of the via salutis, the way of salvation, which maintains the tension between transcendence and immanence without collapsing one into the other, as noted by Rogers.” (Page 65)

“This approach supplements Johns by adding a theological reading tradition to the use of Scripture, experience, and discipleship.” (Page 6)

Praise for the Print Edition

This book is a stellar contribution to practical theology and Pentecostal studies, two fields that are increasingly important in world Christianity. Anyone who wants to know what is going on at the very cutting edge of contemporary Christian faith should read this book

—Richard R. Osmer, Princeton Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: The Mediation of the Spirit: Interventions in Practical Theology
• Author: Mark J. Cartledge
• Series: Pentecostal Manifestos
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2015
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Pages: 190
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Pentecostal churches › Doctrines; Theology, practical; Theology, doctrinal; Pentecostalism
• ISBNs: 9780802869555, 0802869556
• Resource ID: LLS:MDTTNSPRTPRCTTH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:29:39Z

About Mark J. Cartledge

Mark J. Cartledge is professor of practical theology at Regent University School of Divinity. He is also the author of Practical Theology: Charismatic and Empirical Perspectives and Encountering the Spirit: The Charismatic Tradition.