In recent decades, two seemingly unconnected issues have been become prominent in the Christian world. In theological circles, hermeneutics, the theory of interpretations, at a popular level, a renewed interest in the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

In this fascinating and unique study Paul Brown works through the New Testament, considering each reference to the Holy Spirit thoroughly, and shows that any study of hermeneutics, the theory of interpretation, must include serious consideration of the work of the Holy Spirit in assisting us to understand the meaning of scripture.