Reclaiming Pietism: Retrieving an Evangelical Tradition

The historical movement known as Pietism emphasized the response of faith and inward transformation as crucial aspects of conversion to Christ. Unfortunately, Pietism today is often equated with a "holier-than-thou" spiritual attitude, religious legalism, or withdrawal from involvement in society.

In this book Roger Olson and Christian Collins Winn argue that classical, historical Pietism is an influential stream in evangelical Christianity and that it must be recovered as a resource for evangelical renewal. They challenge misconceptions of Pietism by describing the origins, development, and main themes of the historical movement and the spiritual-theological ethos stemming from it. The book also explores Pietism's influence on contemporary Christian theologians and spiritual leaders such as Richard Foster and Stanley Grenz.

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Author: Roger E. Olson, Christian T. Collins Winn
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 01/08/2015
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780802869098

Review Citation(s):
CBA Retailers 01/01/2015 pg. 38
Books & Culture 09/01/2015 pg. 24

About the Author
Olson, Roger E.: - Roger E. Olson is Foy Valentine Professor of Christian Theology and Ethics at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas. Among his many other books are The Journey of Modern Theology: From Reconstruction to Deconstruction and Finding God in the Shack: Seeking Truth in a Story of Evil and Redemption.Collins Winn, Christian T.: - Christian T. Collins Winn is professor of historical andsystematic theology at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota. His other books include "Jesus Is Victor!" TheSignificance of the Blumhardts for the Theology of KarlBarth.

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