Eph 6:10-20: An allusion to the Battle of Watling Street (Queen Boudica vs. General Suetonius)
Ephesians 6:10–20 describes how Christians should put on the armor of God and stand firm against a formidable force. It is the last metaphor in a book that argues for unity. Hoehner suggests that Paul used this image because he is chained to a Roman soldier. Arnold argues that Isaiah’s Divine Warrior primarily inspires Paul’s … Read more