Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Towards Greco-Roman Spirit Cosmology -- 3 Spiritual Beings in Judaism and Early Christianity -- 4 Spirit Cosmology of Ephesians 1-3 -- 5 Spiritual Beings in the Moral Discourse of Ephesians 4-6 -- 6 Parallels and Particulars with African Spirit Cosmology -- 7 Conclusions -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Bibliography -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects

In this comprehensive exploration of Ephesians, Daniel K. Darko establishes the context of early Christians in Asia Minor, specifically in relation to their belief in spiritual beings and the role these beings play in human affairs. Drawing parallels with contemporary contexts across the globe, especially in Africa, Professor Darko critiques the limited lens of Western interpretation, encouraging the church to embrace a broader array of worldviews in its pursuit of deep biblical understanding and sound application. Ultimately, Darko demonstrates that salvation in Ephesians is about deliverance from sin and the end of control by evil powers so we can flourish under the reign of God.