Power and Magic

The Concept of Power in Ephesians

By Clinton E. Arnold

1997

First Published

4.14

Average Rating

250

Number of Pages

7H37M

Audio Length

"Power 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." Peter Wagner, Fuller Theological Seminary "This 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." Neil Anderson, Freedom in Christ Ministries "Power and Magic is one of the most helpful biblical teachings available on the subject. I know it will be helpful to any reader." John Wimber, Association of Vineyard Churches "I 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." Ed Murphy "I 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." Ed Silvoso, President, Harvest Evangelism

Avg Rating

4.14

Number of Ratings

5 STARS

39%

4 STARS

41%

3 STARS

16%

2 STARS

1 STARS

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Author

Clinton E. Arnold

Author · 10 books

Clinton Arnold (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the Dean and Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Arnold enjoys teaching, speaking and writing on various aspects of the New Testament. He has had a special interest in the historical and cultural setting of the letters of Paul. He is currently serving as the Vice President of the Evangelical Theological Society. Arnold is the editor of the four-volume Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary for which he wrote commentaries on “Acts," "Ephesians” and “Colossians”. He is the general editor of the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament for which he has written the volume on “Ephesians.” Arnold has published in Christianity Today and was a regular columnist for Discipleship Journal. His research articles have appeared in such journals as New Testament Studies, Novum Testamentum, Journal for the Study of the New Testament and the Journal of Psychology and Theology. Arnold, his wife and three boys are vitally involved in their local church.