Towards a global pneumatological awareness: A comparative account and assessment of the charismata in the Coptic Orthodox Church

Benjamin D. Crace

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Abstract

Eastern forms of Christianity are being mined as possible sources for deepening and renewing Pentecostal-Charismatic theology, particularly its pneumatology. While applauding these efforts, this article suggests that such strategies are myopically focused on Eastern Orthodoxy while ignoring the riches of Oriental Orthodoxy, the Coptic Orthodox legacy in particular. By providing comparative accounts of Coptic practices of the charismata with the author’s experience within the neo-charismatic milieu, the essay surveys points of contact to heighten interest and underscore potential avenues of pneumatic inquiry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)123-144
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of Pentecostal Theology
Volume30
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Charismata
  • Ecumenism
  • Egypt
  • Exorcism
  • Healing
  • Oriental Orthodoxy
  • Prophecy

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