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Journal of the European Pentecostal Theological Association, 2009
This paper examines the Japanese folk. religion Shugend6, which is still alive in Japan, from a C... more This paper examines the Japanese folk. religion Shugend6, which is still alive in Japan, from a Christian perspective. Since several other religions have influenced Shugend6, it is considered a syncretistic religion. This paper investigates Shugend6's structure, especially its worldview, yamabushi, and rituals, by comparing and contrasting it with Christianity. The paper is followed by a discussion of how to biblically evaluate and transform the beliefs and practices of the folk. religion, so that its followers can transform to Christianity without syncretism in the Japanese context.
Published in Hokhma. Revue de réflexion théologique, N° 106, 2014
Nord’. Revue de critique et de création littéraire du Nord/Pas-de-Calais. Protestantisme et Litté... more Nord’. Revue de critique et de création littéraire du Nord/Pas-de-Calais. Protestantisme et Littérature. N°56 - December 2010, 81-85.
European Pentecostalism, 2011
Autres Temps. Cahiers d'éthique sociale et politique, Jan 1, 1997
EPTA Bulletin, Jan 1, 1981
Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic …, Jan 1, 1994
... 1994 11: 16 Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies Raymond Pfis... more ... 1994 11: 16 Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies Raymond Pfister Social Ministry in the Local Pentecostal Church: Three Western European Case Studies Published by: ... Three Western European Case Studies Raymond Pfister ...
Aspects du Protestantisme'Evangélique
Talks by Raymond Pfister
In search of unity: Concrete steps towards reconciling (Messianic) Jews and Gentiles: PART ONE: ... more In search of unity: Concrete steps towards reconciling (Messianic) Jews and Gentiles:
PART ONE: A SHARED HISTORY
Over the centuries, the Christian Church has increasingly become disconnected from its Jewish roots. However, as a result of Yeshua’s work of reconciliation among mankind, Jews and Gentiles were clearly meant to walk together in unity.
How can Gentile and Jewish believers in Yeshua (Jesus) rise to the challenge to practice unity? What concrete steps may lead to a renewed relationship between 21st century Judaism and Christianity? There is hope beyond the mere rhetoric of reconciliation.
Conference Presentations by Raymond Pfister
Traditionally, Pentecostals’ major concern when it comes to the recovery of the biblical idea of ... more Traditionally, Pentecostals’ major concern when it comes to the recovery of the biblical idea of holiness translated its focus into private morality, less so on social holiness or social ethics (i.e. caring for justice in the community at large), even less so when it comes to caring for Europe’s societal developments. A commitment to an apolitical position lead to the neglect of holiness in political theology, which in turn lead to a refusal to think through the political implications of the doctrine of holiness.
This paper will deal with the visibility of the Christian faith in 21st century Europe through the lenses of Christian hospitality. It will first reflect upon learning how to overcome an uneasy relationship with our old continent. It will examine the link between Christian identity and European identity before reflecting upon the link between Christian values and European values.
The fact that our European societies are experiencing such wide-ranging value changes means that we are facing the challenge of making an accurate diagnosis: assessing factors involved in the change of values. This paper will furthermore seek to promote a Christian therapy by considering which ingredients are necessary for sustainable and caring societies.
If solidarity and generosity are indeed at the heart of the Gospel, European Pentecostal churches in particular are challenged to develop – through Spirit-filled theological education – a vision of hope for a renewed credibility of the Gospel in 21st c. Europe.
European Pentecostal Theological Association - July 2018 Conference, Brussels, Belgium
Journal of the European Pentecostal Theological Association, 2009
This paper examines the Japanese folk. religion Shugend6, which is still alive in Japan, from a C... more This paper examines the Japanese folk. religion Shugend6, which is still alive in Japan, from a Christian perspective. Since several other religions have influenced Shugend6, it is considered a syncretistic religion. This paper investigates Shugend6's structure, especially its worldview, yamabushi, and rituals, by comparing and contrasting it with Christianity. The paper is followed by a discussion of how to biblically evaluate and transform the beliefs and practices of the folk. religion, so that its followers can transform to Christianity without syncretism in the Japanese context.
Published in Hokhma. Revue de réflexion théologique, N° 106, 2014
Nord’. Revue de critique et de création littéraire du Nord/Pas-de-Calais. Protestantisme et Litté... more Nord’. Revue de critique et de création littéraire du Nord/Pas-de-Calais. Protestantisme et Littérature. N°56 - December 2010, 81-85.
European Pentecostalism, 2011
Autres Temps. Cahiers d'éthique sociale et politique, Jan 1, 1997
EPTA Bulletin, Jan 1, 1981
Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic …, Jan 1, 1994
... 1994 11: 16 Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies Raymond Pfis... more ... 1994 11: 16 Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies Raymond Pfister Social Ministry in the Local Pentecostal Church: Three Western European Case Studies Published by: ... Three Western European Case Studies Raymond Pfister ...
Aspects du Protestantisme'Evangélique
In search of unity: Concrete steps towards reconciling (Messianic) Jews and Gentiles: PART ONE: ... more In search of unity: Concrete steps towards reconciling (Messianic) Jews and Gentiles:
PART ONE: A SHARED HISTORY
Over the centuries, the Christian Church has increasingly become disconnected from its Jewish roots. However, as a result of Yeshua’s work of reconciliation among mankind, Jews and Gentiles were clearly meant to walk together in unity.
How can Gentile and Jewish believers in Yeshua (Jesus) rise to the challenge to practice unity? What concrete steps may lead to a renewed relationship between 21st century Judaism and Christianity? There is hope beyond the mere rhetoric of reconciliation.
Traditionally, Pentecostals’ major concern when it comes to the recovery of the biblical idea of ... more Traditionally, Pentecostals’ major concern when it comes to the recovery of the biblical idea of holiness translated its focus into private morality, less so on social holiness or social ethics (i.e. caring for justice in the community at large), even less so when it comes to caring for Europe’s societal developments. A commitment to an apolitical position lead to the neglect of holiness in political theology, which in turn lead to a refusal to think through the political implications of the doctrine of holiness.
This paper will deal with the visibility of the Christian faith in 21st century Europe through the lenses of Christian hospitality. It will first reflect upon learning how to overcome an uneasy relationship with our old continent. It will examine the link between Christian identity and European identity before reflecting upon the link between Christian values and European values.
The fact that our European societies are experiencing such wide-ranging value changes means that we are facing the challenge of making an accurate diagnosis: assessing factors involved in the change of values. This paper will furthermore seek to promote a Christian therapy by considering which ingredients are necessary for sustainable and caring societies.
If solidarity and generosity are indeed at the heart of the Gospel, European Pentecostal churches in particular are challenged to develop – through Spirit-filled theological education – a vision of hope for a renewed credibility of the Gospel in 21st c. Europe.
European Pentecostal Theological Association - July 2018 Conference, Brussels, Belgium