I have required this book as essential reading in Church History classes for several years. This is a the best primer on this subject and is extremly helpful in understanding how the work of the Holy Spirit as seen in the Books of Acts has continued in the church.
The majority of current church history books are written by evangelical scholars and while they are good they were written without and acceptance to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in Church History. The information include in this book can be found if you dig into the original sources and writings of the people mentioned, however Hyatt saves us a lot of work and opens the door to let the light of truth in on much of the Holy Spirit's work in Church History.
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Overwhelming evidence reveals contemporary Christianity roots in Pentecost!
The world is taking notice and realizing that the fastest-growing segment in Christianity has an undeniable history with a pattern and a rich, deep foundation dating back to the New Testament. Explore overwhelming evidence that reveals how the gifts of the Holy Spirit not only have existed in the centuries since the early apostles, but have also survived the Middle Ages, the politicized church of Europe, and have experienced a spectacular revival this century. Learn invaluable lessons from the experiences of courageous men and women who sought God and saw His power in their generation. The reader of this volume will gain a greater appreciation for the work of the Holy Spirit in history and will experience a sharpened sense to discern what God is doing in the church today.
2000 Years of Charismatic Christianity offers convincing evidence that the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements are rooted in the two-thousand-year history of the church. Those who identify with these movements will be affirmed in the experience of the Holy Spirit and will gain a new respect and appreciation for the movement of which they are a part. Those outside the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements will also benefit by reading this volume in that they will gain an understanding of this movement that Harvard professor Dr. Harvey Cox says is "reshaping religion in the 21st century."
About the Author:
Eddie Hyatt is the cofounder and president of Hyatt International Ministries, which includes Hyatt Press, The International Christian Women's History Project and The American Center for Revival & Reformation. Eddie holds a doctorate of ministry from Regent University and a master of divinity and master of arts from Oral Roberts University. Eddie and his wife, Dr. Susan Hyatt, reside in Dallas/Fort Worth where they carry out their ministry of preaching, teaching and writing.
There is also good review at http://www.pneumafoundation.com/article.jsp?article=article_0039.xml by Raul L. Mock who is Executive Editor of the Pneuma Review and one of the founding directors of the Pneuma Foundation.
