The spirit world in the letters of Paul the Apostle
Subtitle: a critical examination of the role of spiritual beings in the authentic Pauline epistles
By: Guy Williams
Series: Forschungen zur Religion und Literatur des Alten und Neuen Testaments -- Bd. 231; Forschungen zur Religion und Literatur des Alten und Neuen Testaments -- 231. Heft.
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Göttingen
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9783525530955
Subjects: Angels; Demonology; Bible; Salvation; Criticism, interpretation; Powers (Christian theology); History of doctrines; Christianity
Notes: Revision of the author's thesis (D. Phil.)--University of Oxford, 2007, entitled: The spirit world in the faith of Paul : a critical examination of approaches to spiritual beings in the authentic Pauline letters.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-333) and index.
Table of contents: title: Interpreting the spirit world.; title: Introduction.; title: The spirit and the spirit world ;; title: A history of research ;; title: Early perceptions of Paul and the spirit world ;; title: Formulating an approach --; title: Angelology and demonology.; title: Analysing angels and demons ;; title: Satan ;; title: Excursus I : an angel of Satan ;; title: Angels ;; title: Rulers, authorities, powers ;; title: Demons ;; title: Excursus II : gods and lords ;; title: The elements of the world ;; title: Excursus III : sin and death ;; title: The role of angels and demons --; title: Integration of spirits in Pauline themes.; title: Tracing connections ;; title: The spirit world and Christology ;; title: Angels and Christology ;; title: Possession and the Spirit of Christ ;; title: Excursus IV : the power of the Lord Jesus ;; title: The spirit world and Christology (conclusion) ;; title: The spirit world and soteriology ;; title: The spirit world in Paul's soteriological narrative ;; title: Excursus V : "No eye has seen--" (1Cor 2.9) ;; title: Healings and exorcisms ;; title: The spirit world and soteriology (conclusion) ;; title: The spirit world and the community ;; title: The presence and problem of the angels (1Cor 11.10) ;; title: The spirits, sex, and marriage ;; title: Spiritual conflict ;; title: The spirit world and the community (conclusion) ;; title: Excursus VI : the resurrection body ;; title: Conclusion.