Greed and the Dark Powers in Luke-Acts: The Cosmic Battle from Jerusalem to Rome - Paperback

by Michael Blythe (Author)

Greed and the Dark Powers in Luke-Acts invites readers into a fascinating exploration of how greed functions as a spiritual weapon wielded by oppressive powers. Blythe reveals how greed is not merely a personal sin but a force of systemic exploitation and spiritual corruption. Through vivid episodes, the book uncovers a cosmic struggle between the forces of good and evil, generosity and greed, liberation and oppression. Blythe's compelling analysis calls contemporary readers and communities of faith to resist greed's seductive powers by embodying economic justice and generosity while confronting oppressive systems. Insightful, timely, and provocative, this study equips readers to recognize and resist the spiritual dynamics of greed, empowering the church to confront darkness and embody Christ's victory to the ends of the earth.

Author Biography

Michael Blythe has published multiple monographs on Lukan scholarship and has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals. He regularly presents at academic conferences, including the British New Testament Society and the Society of Biblical Literature.