Description
The Brethren and Pentecostal traditions are two distinct narratives within Christianity. While they share this basic commonality, other convergences exist which may helpfully contribute to their continual formation. The purpose of the paper is to explore important points of intersection of these two storied traditions, specifically soteriology as a “Christian synergism” and ecclesiology as an “alternative society.” The first section introduces the broader stories of the Brethren—an Anabaptist-Pietists tradition, and Pentecostalism.1 The second section will address the theological similarities and differences of soteriology and ecclesiology. The final section will argue for the importance of these traditions engaging in ecumenical dialogue for mutual theological support in forming and sustaining “alternative Christian communities.”
"Anabaptism-Pietism and Pentecostalism: Scandalous Partners in Protest"
The Brethren and Pentecostal traditions are two distinct narratives within Christianity. While they share this basic commonality, other convergences exist which may helpfully contribute to their continual formation. The purpose of the paper is to explore important points of intersection of these two storied traditions, specifically soteriology as a “Christian synergism” and ecclesiology as an “alternative society.” The first section introduces the broader stories of the Brethren—an Anabaptist-Pietists tradition, and Pentecostalism.1 The second section will address the theological similarities and differences of soteriology and ecclesiology. The final section will argue for the importance of these traditions engaging in ecumenical dialogue for mutual theological support in forming and sustaining “alternative Christian communities.”
