Practices Of Power

Contents:
1. Introduction
Part 1: Hermeneutical Issues
2. Four Models For Interpreting The Powers
3. A Proposed Way Forward: Practices
Part 2: Practices For Engaging The Powers In The Pauline Communities
4. Baptism As Deliverance From The Powers: Romans
5. Cross-Centered Preaching And Church Discipline As Confrontation With The Powers: 1 & 2 Corinthians
6. Bondage Under The Elements: Galatians
7. Rescue From The Power Of Darkness: Colossians
8. Summary: What Are The Powers For Paul?
Part 3: A Cross-cultural Perspective
9. The Powers In Cross-Cultural Context: Africa
Reference Works
Bibliography

Additional Info
The conception of “powers” and “principalities” in Paul’s thought has been amply explored-but 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 Paul’s letters and draws illuminating comparisons with traditional African religious practices.