The Holy Spirit: Growth of a Biblical Tradition - Softcover

Montague, George T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809119501 ISBN 13: 9780809119509

Publisher: Paulist Pr, 1976

Synopsis

This book is a commentary on all the major biblical texts dealing with the Spirit, from Genesis to Revelation. It is an invaluable reference book for students, teachers, ministers, Bible study groups, or anyone interested in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. It perhaps found its widest use during the Charismatic renewal among both Protestants and Catholics, and has remained a classic ever since.

The author, George T. Montague, has not only provided a rich and thoughtful commentary on individual passages, but he has, by the nature of this work, offered a multifaceted overview of the growth of the biblical doctrine on the Spirit covering many centuries. From the time of the Yahwist, when the Spirit was pictured as God's "breath of life," to the personalized understanding of the Spirit in the Fourth Gospel, the biblical doctrine of the Spirit has evidenced steady development.

Using findings of reliable scholarship, but never burdening the reader with academic trivialities, Professor Montague places a wealth of theological knowledge within the grasp of persons seeking to learn more about the Holy Spirit and striving to enrich their own spirituality.

About this title

About the Author:

George T. Montague, S.M, was formerly Professor of Scripture at the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto, Ontario. He is the author of countless articles and several books, including, with Kilian McDonnell, 'Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Evidence from the First Eight Centuries' Presently he teaches at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paulist Pr
• Publication date: 1976
• ISBN 10: 0809119501
• ISBN 13: 9780809119509
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 374