Critics accuse Kenyon of anti-intellectualism or gnostic dualism. However, Kenyon never rejects reason outright; he subordinates it to revelation. A better critique is that distinguishing two “kinds” may oversimplify how knowledge operates, but Kenyon’s pastoral intent is to restore confidence in direct spiritual knowing.
In the vast landscape of Christian literature, few voices have been as controversial, yet as impactful, as E.W. Kenyon. Often called the "Grandfather of the Word of Faith movement," Kenyon bridged the gap between deep theological mysticism and practical daily living. Among his most enduring works is a short but explosive pamphlet titled two kinds of knowledge ew kenyon pdf