Divided Flame

By Howard A. Snyder, Daniel Runyon, Daniel V. Runyon

Book Overview

Wesleyan churches, Pentecostal churches, and the modern charismatic movement trace their theological roots to John Wesley. Yet these groups have gone separate ways in interpreting the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church, often regarding one another with suspicion or distrust. In The Divided Flame, Dr. Howard Snyder, a Wesleyan minister, calls Wesleyans and charismatics to reexamine how they parted ways. He finds that they still have a great deal in common theologically, and he proposes that this common ground should serve as a basis for dialogue. ""How does a Wesleyan dialogue with charismatic Christianity?"" asks Snyder. ""Rather than comparing our theology or practice point by point, we have chosen to address the central question that charismatic Christianity raises for us: In what sense is Christian experience, the church, charismatic? If the charismatic movement raises valid biblical questions for us--and it does--then it is more important to deal with those questions than merely to catalog the pluses and minuses of the movement."" This book reviews the history of Wesleyan and charismatic thought, evaluating them in light of Scripture's norms for church life. A provocative study, The Divided Flame should bring fresh perspective to the controversy surrounding modern charismatic theology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610976614
• ISBN13: 9781610976619
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great For Those Weslyan denominations that are seeking more

This book really opened my eyes up to the views of Wesley on the gifts of the spirit and many other Charismatic view points. I would never have believed that there was such a book but the authors come from a non-attacking view point of those who have come against the charismatic movement. It is very impressive to have a book that is so against the Weslyan grain and not be attacking but simply pointing out errors in a Christ-like way. I would definately recommend this book for those who are interested, questioning, or even trying to come against the new move of God