by Peter D. Hocken (Author)
The Glory and the Shame is a comprehensive portrayal of the worldwide twentieth-century charismatic movement in all its complexity. It is the work of a scholar who has experienced most of what he writes, and sets the work of the Holy Spirit in the context of Christian unity and the second coming. Peter Hocken's overview is exciting, demanding, fearless: God's surprises are emphasized; the link between Pentecost and the Second Coming is dominant; the pivotal role of Israel is brought sharply into focus; the responsibilities of the worldwide contemporary church are highlighted.
Author Biography
Peter D. Hocken was born in Hove, Sussex, was a Catholic priest and a member of the Mother of God Community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He authored Streams of Renewal (1986) and One Lord One Spirit One Body (1987), made a major contribution to the Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, and was executive secretary of the Society for Pentecostal Studies.