Holm's Use of Role Theory: Empirical and Hermeneutical Considerations of Sacred Text as a Source of Role Adoption

Abstract

Holm's essay, Pentecostalism: Conversion and Charismata, is critiqued in terms of a perceived inadequacy in discussing Nordic Pentecostalism, conver- sion, and the charismata. It is suggested that the strength of Holm's essay resides in its presentation of Sunden's role theory. The essay has much heuristic merit in light of theoretical possibilities that could be investigated. Holm is seen as not perceiving the implications of his own presentation.