redeeming the gift of power Crouch, Andy. creator text bibliography Electronic books. ilu 2013 monographic eng 1 online resource (288 pages) Andy Crouch unpacks the dynamics of power that either can make human flourishing possible or can destroy the image of God in people. While the effects of power are often very evident, he uncovers why power is frequently hidden. He considers not just its personal side but the important ways power develops and resides in institutions. --from publisher description The discovery of power -- The gift of power: in the beginning it was not so. Power is a gift -- Idolatry -- Injustice -- Icons -- The grip of power: it will not be so among you. The hiddenness of power -- Force, coercion and violence -- The lure of privilege -- Institutions and creative power: from generation to generation. The gift of institutions -- Principalities, powers and broken institutions -- Becoming trustees -- The end of power: we had to celebrate. Disciplined power -- The Sabbath leader -- The end of power. Andy Crouch. Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-288) . Power (Christian theology) RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues RELIGION / Christianity / General BT738.25 .C77 2013eb 261.8 Crouch, Andy. (DLC) 2013024152 (OCoLC)827694826 9781461943419 (electronic bk.) 1461943418 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=639790 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=639790 N$T 131118 20200709055947.0 ocn863157185 eng