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Pentecostal Perspectives on Social Justice: Rationale, Form, and Practice. a Dialogue with Jürgen Moltmann

Thomas U. Kurt

The beginnings of the Pentecostal movement were characterized by charismatic gifts and an extraordinary missionary dynamic. At the same time, early Pentecostals stood out from their social environment for their liberal practices on race and women's issues and for their pacifism. In a world characterized by violence, oppression, and exploitation, the question of justice is crucial for the future of this world. At the same time, for Pentecostals, the question of the future of this world is closely linked to the kingdom of God. This book explores whether there is a common denominator in Pentecostal social ethics, what that denominator consists of, and what its theological categories are. To answer these questions, it examines four representatives of the global Pentecostal church who have made prominent contributions in the field of social ethics. The results are then discussed in a dialogue with Jurgen Moltmann, one of the most prominent voices in systematic theology for social justice and the liberation of the oppressed.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Pickwick Publications
  • Publish Date: Jun 10th, 2025
  • Pages: 324
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.65in - 0.95lb
  • EAN: 9798385230334
  • Categories: Christian Theology - LiberationChristianity - Pentecostal & CharismaticChristian Living - Social Issues

About the Author

Frestadius, Simo: -

Dr Simo Frestadius is the dean of research at Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK, and an ordained minister in the Elim Pentecostal Church.
Kurt, Thomas U.: - Thomas U. Kurt (PhD) is pastor in the Pentecostal Church BewegungPlus at Basel, Switzerland. He is a member of the board at IGW International, an alternative provider of theological education at bachelor's and master's levels.

Praise for this book

"Thomas Ulrich Kurt's work provides a much-needed overview of the discussion of a Pentecostal social ethic and outlines its rationale, form, and practice. His insights and conclusions provide the cornerstones for any further discussion on the subject. A must read for anyone interested in social justice, and even more so for those who have not had the issue of social justice at the forefront of their research--and practice."
--Matthias Wenk, lecturer, IGW, Zurich

"Anyone interested in a pneumatological theology of social justice can't afford to ignore this brilliant treatment of the subject by Thomas Kurt. Writing from a Pentecostal context, Kurt wisely chooses Jürgen Moltmann as his dialogue partner. The result is an approach to social justice that is both timely and immensely informative."
--Frank D. Macchia, professor of systematic theology, Vanguard University

"Thomas Ulrich Kurt's work provides a much-needed overview of the discussion of a Pentecostal social ethic and outlines its rationale, form, and practice. His insights and conclusions provide the cornerstones for any further discussion on the subject. A must read for anyone interested in social justice, and even more so for those who have not had the issue of social justice at the forefront of their research--and practice."

--Matthias Wenk, lecturer, IGW, Zurich


"Anyone interested in a pneumatological theology of social justice can't afford to ignore this brilliant treatment of the subject by Thomas Kurt. Writing from a Pentecostal context, Kurt wisely chooses Jürgen Moltmann as his dialogue partner. The result is an approach to social justice that is both timely and immensely informative."

--Frank D. Macchia, professor of systematic theology, Vanguard University