Revisioning a Pentecostal Theology of water Baptism: An ecclesial rite of embodied transformation

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  • Edward George

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  • water baptism, embodiment, ecclesial, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, mediated learning, pneumatology, narraitive reading, Matthew, Romans 6, ontological change

Abstract

Emerging from the need to recast a Pentecostal theology of water baptism that is consistent with the theological beliefs, embodied spiritual experiences, Holy Spirit/human mediated learning experiences, and hermeneutical insights of the Pentecostal movement, Revisioning a Pentecostal Theology of Water Baptism, applies an interdisciplinary approach to the subject matter, integrating biblical, historical, and theological studies in conversation with the neurosciences and cognitive psychology. After providing a review of the current state of Pentecostal perspectives on water baptism, the study explores the periodical literature of the first 25 years of the movement, providing access to the first ten years or heart of the tradition, followed by 15 years of global growth and expansion. Drawing upon insights gleaned from this investigation, the parameters for revisioning a contemporary Pentecostal theology of water baptism are established and a constructive, biblical-theological-experiential-scientific contribution to this subject is offered, focusing on a narrative reading of Matthew and Romans, and structured around the narrative testimony of the fivefold gospel that develops from the heart of the tradition.

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Original languageEnglish
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  • Bangor University
Award date8 Apr 2024