Presbyterians or Pentecost? The Strange Case of John Mackay and David du Plessis
This article discusses the unlikely friendship of John Mackay (1889–1983) and David du Plessis (1905–1987). Their friendship reveals important facets of Mackay's connections with and appreciation for Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement. John Mackay served as president of Princeton Theol...
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| Language: | English |
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2013
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The journal of Presbyterian history
Year: 2013, Volume: 91, Issue: 1, Pages: 18-28 |
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| Summary: | This article discusses the unlikely friendship of John Mackay (1889–1983) and David du Plessis (1905–1987). Their friendship reveals important facets of Mackay's connections with and appreciation for Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement. John Mackay served as president of Princeton Theological Seminary and as an early leader in the ecumenical movement, while David du Plessis was deeply immersed in the world of Pentecostalism as a missionary organizer and proponent of the Charismatic Movement during the 1960s and 1970s. Through his contact with du Plessis, Mackay became increasingly interested in Pentecostalism and took steps to introduce du Plessis to the world of ecumenism. In 1959 Mackay arranged for du Plessis to deliver the Missions Lectures at Princeton Seminary on topics related to the Pentecostal movement. Even into their later years, Mackay's correspondence reveals a warm admiration for du Plessis' Pentecostal efforts. This essay suggests that more attention should be paid to aspects of Mackay's biography related to Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, as well as the importance of this unique friendship in his life. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: The journal of Presbyterian history
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