This exploration of the biblical material surrounding issues of power and leadership shows that followers of Jesus exchange the kingdom of power and Lordship for servanthood and service. Mary Evans grasp not only of the biblical material, but also of the Spirit of leadership, offers new insights to those called to lead.
	MARY EVANS teaches Old Testament at London Bible College. she is the author of Women in the Bible, contributed commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel for the New International Bible Commentary, and was a co-editor of The IVP Women's Bible Commentary.