Clinton E. Arnold Explained

Clinton E. Arnold
Birth Date:	1958
Discipline:	Biblical studies
Sub Discipline:	NT studies
Education:	Biola, Talbot Theological Seminary, University of Aberdeen
Thesis Title:	The Power of God and the Powers of Evil in the Epistle to the Ephesians
Thesis Year:	1986
Doctoral Advisor:	I. Howard Marshall
Workplaces:	Talbot School of Theology
Notable Works:	Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (in 4 vols.)

Clinton E. Arnold (born 1958) is a New Testament scholar who was the dean at Talbot School of Theology until 2023 and 2011 president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Arnold's research interest is in the Pauline writings, the book of Acts, Graeco-Roman religions, the rise of Christianity in Asia Minor, and the theology of sanctification (including modern-day exorcism and spiritual warfare).^[1] He has authored six books, dozens of scholarly articles, and several entries in biblical dictionaries and study Bibles. In the past, he served as a regular columnist for Discipleship Journal, and is the general editor of the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series.

Education and family

Arnold earned his B.A.(1980) from Biola, his M.Div. (1983) from the related Talbot Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. (1986) in New Testament exegesis at the University of Aberdeen. In 1991, he completed post-doctoral studies in the historical context of the epistle to the Colossians at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. Arnold married Barbara (née Erickson) in 1981, and together they have three children.Arnold was named the new dean of Talbot School of Theology in May 2012.^[2]

Works

Thesis

• Arnold . Clinton E. . The Power of God and the Powers of Evil in the Epistle to the Ephesians . PhD . University of Aberdeen .

Books

• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Ephesians, Power and Magic: the concept of power in Ephesians in light of its historical setting . 1st . Society for New Testament Studies, Monograph series . 63 . Cambridge ; New York . Cambridge University Press . 1989 . 978-0-521-36236-8 . 17983341 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Powers of Darkness: principalities & powers in Paul's letters . Downers Grove, IL . InterVarsity Press . 1992 . 978-0-830-81336-0 . 24501366 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . The Colossian Syncretism: the interface between Christianity and folk belief at Colossae . Grand Rapids, MI . Baker Books . 1996 . 978-0-801-02092-6 . 36128980 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . 3 Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare . 3 crucial questions . Grand Rapids, MI . Baker Books . 1997 . 978-0-801-05784-7 . 36726467 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Power and Magic: the concept of power in Ephesians . 2nd . Grand Rapids, MI . Baker Books . 1997 . 978-0-801-02143-5 . 37511959 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Volume 1. Matthew, Mark, Luke . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 2002 . 978-0-310-21806-7 . 48046272 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Volume 2. John, Acts . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 2002 . 978-0-310-21807-4 . 48046272 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Volume 3. Romans to Philomon . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 2002 . 978-0-310-21808-1 . 48046272 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Volume 4. Hebrews to Revelation . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 2002 . 978-0-310-21809-8 . 48046272 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . How We Got The Bible: a visual journey . Zondervan visual reference series . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 2008 . 978-0-310-25306-8 . 78787748 .
• Book: Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Ephesians . Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament . 10 . Grand Rapids, MI . Zondervan . 2010 . 978-0-310-24373-1 . 613646779 .

Articles

• Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Exorcism 101 . Christianity Today . 45 . 11 . September 3, 2001 . 58 .
• Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . What Does the New Testament Mean by a 'Sabbath-Rest'? . Discipleship Journal . 127 . Jan 2002 . 36 .
• Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . It's All Greek To Me! Clearing Up the Confusion About Bible Translations . Discipleship Journal . 132 . Nov 2002 . 28–36 .
• Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Using the Computer for Bible Study . Discipleship Journal . 138 . Nov 2003 .
• Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . Early Church Catechesis and New Christians Classes in Contemporary Evangelicalism . Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society . 47 . 1 . 2004 . 39–54 .
• Arnold . Clinton E. . 3 . I Am Astonished That You Are So Quickly Turning Away! (Gal 1:6): Paul and Anatolian Folk Belief . New Testament Studies . 51 . 3 . 2005 . 429–449 .

References

• Web site: ETS profile.
• Web site: Biola CV. 2011-06-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20111009101752/http://bds.biola.edu/faculty/cvs/clinton_arnold.pdf. 2011-10-09. dead.

Notes and References

1. Christianity Today, September 3, 2001, "Exorcism 101" https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2001/september3/5.58.html We can pray and ask God to deliver someone from evil, but it may be necessary to address a spirit directly in the way that Jesus did. ... our right to exercise authority in his name over this realm, we can issue a firm and direct command to an intruding spirit with the expectation that it will leave.
2. Web site: Talbot School of Theology › Clinton E. Arnold Named Dean of Talbot School of Theology . Talbot.edu . 2012-05-19.