Clinton Arnold ist Dekan und Professor für Sprache und Literatur des Neuen Testaments. Seine Forschung befasst sich insbesondere mit dem historischen und kulturellen Kontext der Paulusbriefe. Arnold widmet sich dem Lehren, Sprechen und Schreiben über verschiedene Aspekte des Neuen Testaments und betont die einzigartige Stimme und literarische Bedeutung seiner Arbeit. Seine Forschungsartikel sind in zahlreichen Fachzeitschriften erschienen, und seine Beiträge werden für ihre aufschlussreiche Auseinandersetzung mit biblischen Texten geschätzt.
The Word Biblical Commentary series offers an in-depth analysis of biblical texts, emphasizing their meanings through the lens of biblical theology. Each volume presents a thorough examination, ensuring readers gain a balanced understanding of the scriptures. The series is designed for those seeking to explore the complexities and theological implications of the Bible in a scholarly yet accessible manner.
Satan worship. Witches. New Age channelers. The last two decades have witnessed a vast upsurge in occult activity. Scores of popular books have warned Christians of the dangers and urged them to do battle against these spiritual forces. Few books, however, have developed a careful biblical theology on demons, principalities and powers. Clinton Arnold seeks to fill this gap, providing an in-depth look at Paul's letters and what they teach on the subject. For perspective, he examines first-century Greek, Roman and Jewish beliefs as well as Jesus' teaching about magic, sorcery and divination. Arguing against many recent interpretations that have seen principalities and powers as impersonal social, economic and political structures, Arnold contends that the New Testament view is that such forces are organized, personal beings which Jesus defeated at the cross and will bring into full subjection at his return. In his concluding section Arnold suggests practical ways in which Christians today can contend with the forces of evil. A thoughtful, biblical look at an urgent challenge facing the church.