Pictures of the Spirit

About the Book

On the day of Pentecost, there was the sound as of a great wind, and what appeared to be tongues of fire appeared...

Particularly since the start of the twentieth century, the Christian world has been in turmoil over the experiences that the Holy Spirit has given to many Christians. But few understand who it is who is producing such a tremendous effect; after all, unlike Jesus, we cannot see the Spirit! Here the Bible does give a lot of help by describing the Spirit in ways that we understand, such as wind, fire or a dove. These illustrations are explained, and suggestions are made for a number of others, both from the ancient and modern worlds.

To better understand what the Spirit does, we need to better understand who he is; this book does just that.

About the Author

Originally from the UK, where he graduated as an engineer from Cambridge University, David went as a missionary to Southern Africa. There he has ministered in various churches, schools, hospitals and prisons. He is currently professor in systematic theology at the University of Fort Hare, one of Africa's oldest, where he has taught since 1983. He is married with four grown-up children.