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With this study, Menzies sets a new standard for pneumatology. Beginning with an overview of the pneumatological perspectives of intertestamental Judaism (including literature from the Diaspora, Palestinian, Qumran and rabbinic sources), the first section concludes that for the most part these sources “consistently identify experience of the Spirit with prophetic inspiration.” The next section...

Dunn’s case rests on three pivotal arguments. First, Dunn claims that Jesus’ experience at the Jordan was not primarily an anointing for power; rather it marked his initiation into the new age.1 Dunn, following in the steps of H. von Baer and H. Conzelmann, views Luke as portraying three distinct epochs in salvation history.2 The decisive transition points are Jesus’ Jordan experience and Pentecost. Each is said to be an initiation into the new age: Jordan for Jesus, Pentecost for the disciples.3
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