شیوه‌های قدرت: بازنگری در امارت‌ها و قدرت‌ها در نامه‌های پولس (دانشجویان نوظهور)

The conception of powers and principalities in Pauls thought has been amply exploredbut how did the powers work in the Pauline community? Robert Ewusie Moses argues that Paul's conception of the powers is best understood through examining the practices he advocates for the early believers. In this detailed study, Moses shows that Paul believed certain practices guarded believers from the dominion of the powers while others exposed humans to the work of powers of darkness. Moses traces the distinct function of power-practices in each of Pauls letters and draws illuminating comparisons with traditional African religious practices. How Did The Powers Work In The Pauline Community? Robert Ewusie Moses Argues That Paul's Conception Of The Powers Is Best Understood Through Examining The Practices He Advocates For The Early Believers. In This Detailed Study, Moses Shows That Paul Believed Certain Practices Guarded Believers From The Dominion Of The Powers While Others Exposed Humans To The Powers Of Darkness. Moses Traces The Distinct Function Of Power-practices In Each Of Paul’s Letters And Draws Illuminating Comparisons With Traditional African Religious Practices. Part I: Hermeneutical Issues. Four Models For Interpreting The Powers -- A Proposed Way Forward: Practices -- Part Ii: Practices For Engaging The Powers In The Pauline Communities. Baptism As Deliverance From The Powers: Romans -- Cross-centered Preaching And Church Discipline As Confrontation With The Powers: 1 & 2 Corinthians -- Bondage Under The Elements: Galatians -- Rescue From The Power Of Darkness: Colossians -- What Are The Powers For Paul? -- Part Iii: A Cross-cultural Perspective. The Powers In Cross-cultural Context: Africa. Robert Ewusie Moses. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 235-264) And Indexes.