Pentecostal hermeneutics has come a long way. In the early twentieth century, we used a type of proof-texting system where each scripture could be interpreted by another. Over time we fell in with scientific interpretive methods, aligning ourselves with our evangelical brothers and sisters. In the 1990s, we started emphasizing the significance of the Spirit, the community, and the Scripture in the interpretation of meaning.

This edited volume of essays from the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies demonstrates how diverse and sophisticated the field of pentecostal hermeneutics has become. The four categories of essays demonstrate this:

1. Constructive Philosophical Hermeneutics
2. Constructive Biblical-Theological Hermeneutics
3. Constructive Social and Cultural Hermeneutics
4. Constructive Hermeneutics in the Social Sciences

Hermeneutics is more than a framework that informs our exegesis of scripture. Rather, Pentecostal scholars (along with the philosophers in general) explore the implications for hermeneutics in every area of life.

The essays in this volume are diverse. Archer and Oliverio, Jr. brought in voices that disagree with current trends (e.g. Glen W. Menzies) as well as voices from outside pentecostalism (e.g. Joel B. Green) which help explore the issues in broader perspective.

Each of the articles in this academic work have copious footnotes (as you would expect) making this a great starting-point for exploring the field of Pentecostal hermeneutics.

Archer, Kenneth J. and L. William Oliverio, Jr., eds. Constructive Pneumatological Hermeneutics in Pentecostal Christianity. Palgrave Macmillan, 2016. Christianity and Renewal – Interdisciplinary Studies Series.