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The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. Following the format of its highly successful companion volume, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, this Dictionary is designed to bring students, teachers, ministers and laypeople abreast of the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship. No other single reference works...

In Pauline theology the cross represents the ultimate manifestation of the power of God. In the death, resurrection and exaltation of Jesus, God manifested his superior power against evil, especially as represented by sin, death (see Life and Death) and the realm of Satan. Paul’s favorite term for power is dynamis (and its cognates) which occur throughout his writings. On occasion he also uses the words kratos and ischys to speak of inherent or derived capability. Paul uses exousia usually