The Divine Council, Powers, and Principalities

A Brief Explanation of Territorial Spirits

By: James Rudd

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Many Christians are aware of the obstacles and opportunities associated with the rise in atheism and agnosticism over the past 20 years. But even with the rise in atheism and agnosticism, the vast majority of the world (over 90%) still believe in some sort of god or higher power.

In this brief work, James Rudd presents a Biblical perspective on world religions, religious pluralism, polytheism, spiritual warfare and territorial spirits. He attempts to answer the question; “Why do we have so many different people, speaking so many different languages, living in so many different places, worshiping so many different gods—and what does that mean for followers of Jesus?”

This brief explanation traces the Hebrew concept of the Divine Council throughout the Old Testament and into the New Testament, where the concept began to be referred to as “powers and principalities" and what is now commonly referred to as "territorial spirits." This work is somewhat technical, but can be read in under an hour.

Rev. James Rudd has been a pastor since 2004. He has a B.S. in Bible and Pastoral Ministry from Nyack College and an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary. He is also ordained with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Currently, he lives in Philadelphia with his wife and three children. You can connect with him at reverencejournal.com.

Very educational and informative

My biggest issue was that it wasn’t long enough. They should make a longer version.

description of supernatural beings!

I like how the book breaks down angels, demons, satan, God, Jesus, and Elohim! How God is the supreme Elohim but other spiritual beings and God's counsel is also defined as Elohim but God the one true living God is the supreme Elohim. This book is a good read.

Great DCW information

This is a great book for anyone interested in the Devine Council world view. He does a great job of making the topic digestible and will likely lead the reader to seek an even deeper understanding by providing his sources .

A better understanding of scripture

Explained well the scriptures. I would recommend for anyone to listen to gain the knowledge God wants us to have.