The Historical-Teological Context of the Origin of Pentecostalism: the Holiness Movement

Roman SOLOVIY

Authors

Roman SOLOVIY Since 1999 he has been a faculty member at L’viv Theological Seminary, and since 2001 he has held the position of Academic Dean at the same institution., Ukraine

Keywords:

Pentecostalism, stages of the origin of Pentecostal doctrines, historical and theological roots of Pentecostalism, Holiness movement

Abstract

This article investigates the historical and theological roots of Pentecostalism, particularly the role of the Wesleyan Holiness movement as it influenced the origin of this branch of Christianity. Taking a scientific approach to the subject, the author concludes that the Holiness movement played a key role in shaping parts of the main Pentecostal doctrines, including the doctrine of baptism in the Holy Spirit evidenced by tongues. At the same time, however, research has proven that Pentecostalism did not mechanically inherit the ideas of the Holiness movement, but developed them under the influence of other powerful religious currents, such as the Keswick conventions, along with revivalism and restorationism. The purpose of this article is to examine the basic stages of the origin of Pentecostal doctrines by analyzing John Wesley’s teachings and their transformation by the main representatives of the Holiness movement, as well as the process of their reinterpretation in early Pentecostalism.

Author Biography

Roman SOLOVIY, Since 1999 he has been a faculty member at L’viv Theological Seminary, and since 2001 he has held the position of Academic Dean at the same institution.

Roman Soloviy, Ph.D. (Religious Studies) received his undergraduate education at the historical faculty and postgraduate degree at the philosophical faculty of L’viv National University. Since 1999 he has been a faculty member at L’viv Theological Seminary, and since 2001 he has held the position of Academic Dean at the same institution. The author has written ten scientific publications on the history of Protestantism in Ukraine. His current research interest lies in the history of Pentecostalism and Early Church history.

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