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More praise for Macchia’s 2023 Introduction to Theology:
Its timely construction warrants—
A “Macchian turn” within Pentecostal theological education.
I earlier said I’m convinced that Frank Macchia’s 2023 Introduction to Theology: Declaring the Wonders of God (BakerAcademic) is now the new standard benchmark for Pentecostal systematic theology. Specifically as a college level (or congregational resource) introduction to systematic theology from Pentecostal perspectives.
Having now finished reading this whole book, let me now boldly posit:
I am now convinced that its timely construction warrants what we might call, a “Macchian turn” within Pentecostal theological education.
There are of course many, many requisite voices shaping the world Pentecostal theological tradition. And several I would naturally mention at the forefront of developing Pentecostal constructive and/or systematic theologies. Frankly, at the very top of my list is especially Amos and Wolfgang Vondey.
Yet as I earlier stated, Macchia brand new Introduction to Theology comprises…
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