A balanced, accessible commentary for Spirit-filled Christians The Spirit who inspired the authors of the New Testament is at work today around the globe, as evidenced by the explosive growth of pentecostal, charismatic, and renewalist movements; the number of adherents is now estimated at more than half a billion. The Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament meets the need for a balanced, affordable, and accessible commentary series aimed at Christians who identify as Spirit-filled. Features include: * Written by pastorally sensitive biblical scholars from the Spirit-filled tradition * Paragraph-by-paragraph commentary * Images, illustrations, and sidebars on pentecostal/charismatic/revival history or insights * Engages biblical books in their ancient setting * Emphasizes how we listen alongside ancient audiences for the Spirit's voice in our time and contexts Series volumes explore how God works in the biblical texts and how Christians can expect God to work today, even if in new or culturally surprising ways. Series editors are Holly Beers, Westmont College, and Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary.

About the Author
Robert P. Menzies (PhD, University of Aberdeen) has lived in East Asia for most of the past three decades and serves as director of the Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology. His books include Spirit and Power: Foundations of Pentecostal Experience and Empowered for Witness: The Spirit in Luke-Acts.

Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and writes regularly at www.CraigKeener.com. He is the author of 37 books, including a four-volume commentary on Acts.


Book Information
ISBN 9781540966933
Author Robert P. Menzies
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Publisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 544g