Contents

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Abbreviations

I Introduction

PART ONE
II The Expectation of John the Baptist
III The Experience of Jesus at Jordan

PART TWO
IV The Miracle of Pentecost
V The Riddle of Samaria
VI The Conversion of Paul
VII The Conversion of Cornelius
VIII The ‘Disciples’ at Ephesus
IX Conversion–initiation in the Acts of the Apostles

PART THREE
X The Early Paulines
XI The Corinthian Letters
XII The Letter to Rome
XIII The Later Paulines

PART FOUR
XIV The Johannine Pentecost?
XV The Spirit and Baptism in John’s Gospel
XVI The Spirit and the Word in the Letters of John

PART FIVE
XVII The Spirit and Baptism in Hebrews
XVIII Conversion–initiation in Peter
XIX Conclusion

Index of Modern Authors and Works
Index of Biblical References

This classic, now in paperback edition, introduces the reader to the most distinctive aspect of Pentecostal theology--baptism in the Holy Spirit. James Dunn sees water-baptism as only one element in the New Testament pattern of conversion and initiation. The gift of the Spirit, he believes, is the central element.