Perspectives in Pentecostal Eschatologies: World Without End

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-427). Table of Contents: List of Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- The Landscape of Pentecostal and Charismatic Eschatology: An Introduction / Peter Althouse -- Part 1. Eschatology in Biblical Perspectives -- 1. Early Jewish Eschatology / William Raccah -- 2. Restoring the Kingdom to Israel: Kingdom and Spirit in Luke's Thought / Blaine Charette -- 3. Seven Dispensations or Two-Age View of History: A Pauline Perspective / John A. Bertone -- 4. Apocalyptic Sustainability: The Future of Pentecostal Ecology / Robby Waddell -- 5. The Mystery of the Great Whore: Pneumatic Discernment in Revelation 17 / John Christopher Thomas -- Part 2. Theological Engagements on Pentecostal Eschatology -- 6. Early Pentecostal Eschatology in the Light of The Apostolic Faith, 1906-1908 / Larry McQueen -- 7. Eschatology, Spirit Baptism, and Inclusiveness: An Exploration into the Hallmarks of a Pentecostal Social Ethic / Murray W. Dempster -- 8. Eschatology as Soteriological: The Cosmic Full Gospel / Matthew K. Thompson -- 9. Pentecostal Eschatology in Context: The Eschatological Orientation of the Full Gospel / Peter Althouse -- 10. Patience as a Theological Virtue: A Challenge to Pentecostal Eschatology / Daniel Castelo -- Part 3. Theological Engagements and Charismatic Issues -- 11. Hope for Eternal Life: Perspectives for Pentecostals and Catholics / Jeffrey Gros -- 12. Discerning the Times: The Victorious Eschatology of the Shepherding Movement / David Moore -- 13. Prosperity Already and Not Yet: An Eschatological Interpretation of the Health and Wealth Emphasis in the North American Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement / Michael J. McClymond -- Part 4. Contextual Pentecostal Eschatologies -- 14. The New Jerusalem versus Social Responsibility: The Challenges of Pentecostalism in Guatemala / Nestor Medina -- 15. Se Fue con el Senor: The Hispanic Pentecostal Funeral as Anticipatory Celebration / Sammy Alfaro -- 16. Constructing an African Pentecostal Eschatology: Which Way? / J. Ayodeji Adewuya -- 17. Jesus is Victor: The Eschatology of the Blumhardts with Implications for Pentecostal Eschatologies / Frank D. Macchia -- Bibliography. Contributor Bio:  Althouse, Peter Peter Althouse received his Ph. D. from Wycliffe College, Toronto School of Theology and is presently an independent scholar living in the greater Toronto area.