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Title: The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium (Power) by Walter Wink ISBN: 0-385-48752-5 Publisher: Doubleday Books Pub. Date: 16 March, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.13 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Finding evil in our midst
Comment: Walter Wink's groundbreaking work gives us a new way to examine the ideas of evil and salvation in the Bible. Wink suggests that the Powers and Principalities mentioned in the New Testament are the psychological underpinnings of complicated systems -- that is, that every corporation, church, government, etc., has its own personality that tends to take over no matter what the individual people involved. All these powers have a God-given purpose, but when they serve their own ends rather than human beings, they become demonic, and it is Christians' responsibility to confront them through nonviolent action and prayer.
Wink writes stirringly and concisely. He quotes frequently from Scripture, and uses examples from contemporary life such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela. Wink seeks to return the church to a foundation in Scripture rather than the accretions of Christendom and arcane theological theories. A must -read for any serious, thinking Christian who wants to live their faith and not just profess it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Good & evil, war & peace-Wink deftly examines hard questions
Comment: This latest distillation of Wink's thinking about the problem of evil and the necessity of nonviolent action is a wonderful read. It is clearly written, would be a great focus for an adult Sunday School class, and uses terminology that even the theologically uneducated can comprehend. Not a lot of theology books are page turners that can be read in one sitting, but this one is (at just over 200 clearly written pages). Then you go back for more.
How do we think about organizations or nations that do bad things? What are the real demons of the world? Why do wars occur? What is the theory behind nonviolence, and why should Christians understand it? Wink takes some broad, deep and meaningful issues and manages to make cogent arguments in short, simple terminology. I particularly found his discussion of "just war" theology to be helpful.
This is one that I'll refer to again and again as I write sermons and do my own theological discernment. Every pastor should own it, and I highly recommend it to lay persons as well.
Rating: 1
Summary: THEOLOGY??????? IN THE TITLE
Comment: Walter Wink, member of the "Jesus Seminar" oddly titles his book "THEOLOGY for the New Millenium." This title is really odd since Mr. Wink in this book refutes the divinity of Christ: Constantine The Great you see declared Christ to be divine at the Council of Nice in 325 A.D. This to obscure His message as a social reformer that the emperor did not like. Well "theology" though it might be, if the divinity of Christ is an invention then it is not Christian theology.
The text then goes on to embrace every extreme left wing cause one can imagine in the name of some concern for the oppressed in the world. Sincere though this concern may be, his largely socialist approach simply will not work. If you want some real THINKING on the subject of social justice read: Wealth Poverty And Human Destiny by Dr. David Schindler.
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Title: Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way (Facets) by Walter Wink ISBN: 0800636090 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.00 |
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Title: Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination (Powers) by Walter Wink ISBN: 080062646X Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Pub. Date: 01 October, 1992 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: Unmasking the Powers: The Invisible Forces That Determine Human Existence (Powers, Vol 2) by Walter Wink ISBN: 0800619021 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 1986 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Naming the Powers: The Language of Power in the New Testament (The Powers : Volume One) by Walter Wink ISBN: 080061786X Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Pub. Date: 01 September, 1983 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: When the Powers Fall: Reconciliation in the Healing of Nations by Walter Wink ISBN: 0800631277 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Pub. Date: 01 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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