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In recent years, considerable scholarly discussion has occured regarding the meaning of the Holy Spirit`s activity in Luke-Acts. The Chrismatic Theology of St. Luke represents a new and fresh approach to this important issue. At the crux of the controversy is the interpretation of terms baptism in the Holy Spirit and filled with the Spirit as used in Luke-Acts. Roger Stronstad argues that, in an effort to harmonize Lukan and Pauline theology of the Holy Spirit Luke`s charismatic emphases have been improperly forced into a mold. Stronstad offers a cogent and thought-provoking study of Luke as a charismatic theologian, whose understanding of the Spirit shaped wholly his understanding of Jesus and of the nature of the finest of biblical scholarship. Stronstad challenges, indeed forces, traditional Protestants to reexamine and reconsider the impact of Pentecost.