"Considered the most influential woman affiliated with the Welsh Revivals (1904-05) and earlier the Keswick Conventions (1875-1910), Jessie Penn-Lewis (1861-1927) distinguished herself as a writer, speaker, and advocate of womens public ministry. A crucicentrist of the highest order, Penn-Lewiss egalitarian theology grew out of her understanding of Christs completed work on Calvary. For Penn-Lewis, the cross provides not only forgiveness for sin (redemption), but also victory over sin and prejudice (sanctification). Crucicentrists like Penn-Lewis celebrated the social consequences of Calvary that included unity and reconciliation, not only between men and women, but also among individuals once hostile to one another. Thus, Penn-Lewiss soteriology (what she understood about the work of Christ) shaped her egalitarian ecclesiology (what she understood about the work of the church). She promoted this view through her writings and leadership initially within the early Keswick Conventions and ultimately within evangelical circles around the world..."

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PRISCILLA PAPERS
VOL 22 # 2 Spring 2008
6 pages