Spirit Wind
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in Global Theology—A Chinese Perspective
Edited by Peter L. H. Tie and Justin T. T. Tan
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
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!
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.
“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?