5. Victimization, Alienation, and Privilege Among the Christ-Elect

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. Introduction: The Politics of Heaven 1
6. 1. Creation, Battle, and Cosmic Intrigue 18
7. 2. Assemblies, Councils, and Ranks of Divinity 59
8. 3. Conflict, Competition, and Paul’s “Principalities and Powers” Reconsidered 108
9. 4. Idols and Other Gods in 1 Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans 141
10. 5. Victimization, Alienation, and Privilege Among the Christ-Elect 173
11. Conclusion: Apocalypse as Holy War 203
12. Notes 211
13. Bibliography 265
14. General Index 303
15. Index of Ancient Sources 310