Synopsis: Understanding evil spiritual forces is essential for
Christian theology, yet discussion is almost always phrased in
terms of "spiritual warfare." Warfare language is problematic,
being dualistic, assigning a high degree of ontology to evil, and
poorly applicable to ministry. This unique study proposes a
biblically based model as the first alternative to a "spiritual
warfare" framework for dealing with the demonic, thus providing
insights for preaching, counseling, and missiology. Warren develops
this model using metaphor theory and examining four biblical
themes: Creation, Cult, Christ, and Church. Metaphors of cleansing,
ordering, and boundary-setting are developed in contrast to battle
imagery, and relevant theological issues are engaged (Boyd's
warfare imagery, Barth's ideas of evil as "nothingness," and
Eliade's notion of the sacred and the profane). The role of the
Holy Spirit is emphasized and the ontology of evil minimized. This
model incorporates concentric circles, evil being considered
peripheral to divine reality, and provides a refreshing alternative
to current "spiritual warfare" models. Endorsements: "In a
well-informed study, Warren advances our understanding of evil. She
shows that, in biblical traditions and from human experience, evil
does not only invade and overrun, but violates boundaries,
contaminates, and infects, and brings darkness, disorder, and
chaos. . . . Warren shows evil is to be cleansed and relocated,
involving the work of the Spirit and human choice to redefine
sacred space and restore order." --Graham H. Twelftree,
Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Regent University "In
this stimulating and original work, Warren succeeds in pushing
forward the discussion on how to think and speak of the presence of
evil in the world. On the basis of thorough discussion and
extensive counseling experience, she argues strongly that a
'cleansing the cosmos' model is preferable to that of 'warfare.' In
doing this she both swims against the tide and opens up new
horizons in a difficult but an important debate." --Nigel G.
Wright, Principal, Spurgeon's College "Cleansing the Cosmos is
scientifically informed, philosophically sophisticated,
theologically robust, biblically faithful, and practically relevant
Scholars and practitioners across the academic spectrum will be
challenged to reconsider what is known about spiritual warfare.
With this book, the scholarly discussion on the perennially
difficult topic of the problem of evil takes a quantum--even if
chaotically counteractive--leap forward." --Amos Yong, Professor of
Theology, Regent University Author Biography: E. Janet Warren is a
family physician with an interest in psychotherapy, and an
independent theological scholar.
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