Transforming the Powers: Peace, Justice, and the Domination System

by Ray C. Gingerich, Ted Grimsrud

Walter Wink's widely acclaimedtrilogy from Fortress Press - Naming the Powers 0-8006-1786-X (1984), Unmasking the Powers 0-8006-1902-1(1993), and Engaging the Powers 0-8006-2646-X (1992) - has sold over80,000 copies. The Powers are good;the Powers are fallen; the Powers mustbe redeemed, says Wink; and theillustrious theologians and ethicistsin this volume apply this suggestiveanalysis to economics, politics and government, war andpeace, personal ethics and ecological and social justice. Contributors Ray Gingerich, Eastern Mennonite University Ted Grimsrud, Eastern Mennonite University Nancey Murphy, Fuller Theological Seminary Daniel Liechty, Illinois State University Walter Wink, Auburn Theological Seminary Willard M. Swartley, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary Glen Stassen, Fuller Theological Seminary

Genres: Theology

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of essays responding to and working out further the ideas of Walter Wink in regards to the powers and principalities.

The collection of essays was generally good, discussing the relationship of the powers to sociological trends, how the fear of death motivates people to behave in certain ways, the nature of providence in light of the powers, and so on.

Worth considering in a study of the powers.