Power and Magic: The Concept of Power in Ephesians

by Arnold, Clinton E.

• ISBN13: 9781579108359
• ISBN10: 1579108350
• Format: Textbook Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers

Summary

ÒPower and Magic is one of those few books which literally cannot be ignored by any serious bible student. In fact, it makes the classical commentaries on Ephesians that I am familiar with virtually obsolete. Clinton Arnold has done us all a great favor by throwing vital new light on our understanding of what really motivated the Apostle Paul to write one of his most important epistles.ÓPeter Wagner, Fuller Theological SeminaryÒThis scholarly book is a valuable contribution to understanding the spiritual world we live in. Clinton Arnold helps us to understand Paul's message to the early church and consequently to the church at the end of twentieth century.ÓNeil Anderson, Freedom in Christ Ministries ÒPower and Magic is one of the most helpful biblical teachings available on the subject. I know it will be helpful to any reader.ÓJohn Wimber, Association of Vineyard ChurchesÒI consider Power and Magic to be one of the most valuable books in my library. Arnold's research into the world view held by the inhabitants of the Greco-Roman world focusing on spiritual power is outstanding. I continually recommend this book to pastors, missionaries, seminary professors, students, and thoughtful Christians in all my seminars worldwide on spiritual warfare.ÓEd Murphy ÒI have found this book extremely enlightening and consistently biblical. Reading it is a definite must for those who wish to understand the biblical world view.ÓEd Silvoso, President, Harvest Evangelism

Table of Contents

Preface
List of abbreviations
Introduction	p. 1
The religious climate of western Asia Minor in the first century A.D.	p. 5
The representation of the "powers" in Ephesians	p. 41
The power of God for believers	p. 70
The conflict with the "powers"	p. 103
Features of the theology of Ephesians in light of its background	p. 123
Conclusion	p. 167
Notes	p. 173
Select bibliography	p. 214
Author index	p. 229
Index of passages cited	p. 233
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