Asbury Theological Seminary Series in World Christian Revitalization Movements, the Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies Subseries
Dr. Tony Moon’s From Plowboy to Pentecostal Bishop appears at an opportune juncture in the history of Pentecostal
historiography. In recent years, scholars from around the world have “discovered” Bishop King and his seminal work as an early Pentecostal leader. Now, with Dr. Moon’s excellent and complete biography of his life, the stature of “the Pentecostal aristocrat” as a theologian, journalist, educator, and churchman will only grow and expand as newer generations get to know the man who defined what it meant to be a Pentecostal Bishop in the early days of the movement.
—Vinson Synan,
Dean Emeritus, School of Divinity, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
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Dr. Tony Moon’s From Plowboy to Pentecostal Bishop appears at an opportune juncture in the history of Pentecostal
historiography. In recent years, scholars from around the world have “discovered” Bishop King and his seminal work as an early Pentecostal leader. Now, with Dr. Moon’s excellent and complete biography of his life, the stature of “the Pentecostal aristocrat” as a theologian, journalist, educator, and churchman will only grow and expand as newer generations get to know the man who defined what it meant to be a Pentecostal Bishop in the early days of the movement.
—Vinson Synan,
Dean Emeritus, School of Divinity, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
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Dr. Tony Moon maintains three perspectives in this book: first and foremost, the life of a key early Pentecostal figure and his role in shaping the Pentecostal movement; second, the emergence and development of that movement from its Wesleyan-Methodist roots to taking its place as a significant theological tradition within Christianity; and third, the development of the Pentecostal Holiness Church within that larger trajectory. He writes skillfully and clearly, leaving no source unexamined. It is a monumental achievement and a must read for anyone interested in Pentecostalism.
—William Faupel, retired Prof. of the History of Christianity, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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The life and ministry of Bishop Joseph H King comes alive in this thoroughly researched and chronicled
biography. Dr. Tony Moon has admirably presented the real life of this Pentecostal leader who was often viewed as “starchy” by some of his contemporaries in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. As one who has always admired Bishop King and his family, I joyfully commend this book to your library. This is a must read for ministers and laity in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church and beyond!
—A.D. Beacham, Jr.,
Presiding Bishop,
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Bethany, OK
LifeSprings Resources will be selling the book at General Conference and a book-signing is scheduled. I will present about Bishop King and the book at the Archives Breakfast. Tony and Gloria Hart Moon will be present at General Conference. You will want to meet them and purchase Tony's book.
—William Faupel, retired Prof. of the History of Christianity, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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The life and ministry of Bishop Joseph H King comes alive in this thoroughly researched and chronicled
biography. Dr. Tony Moon has admirably presented the real life of this Pentecostal leader who was often viewed as “starchy” by some of his contemporaries in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. As one who has always admired Bishop King and his family, I joyfully commend this book to your library. This is a must read for ministers and laity in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church and beyond!
—A.D. Beacham, Jr.,
Presiding Bishop,
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Bethany, OK
LifeSprings Resources will be selling the book at General Conference and a book-signing is scheduled. I will present about Bishop King and the book at the Archives Breakfast. Tony and Gloria Hart Moon will be present at General Conference. You will want to meet them and purchase Tony's book.