Mapping Atonement: The Doctrine of Reconciliation in Christian History and Theology

by Joel Scandrett; William G. Witt

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2022

Overview

This introduction traces the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology throughout the Christian tradition and proposes key criteria by which we can assess their value. The authors introduce essential biblical terms, texts, and concepts of atonement; identify significant historical figures, texts, and topics; and show how various atonement paradigms are expressed in their respective church traditions. The book also surveys current “hot topics” in evangelical atonement theology and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of competing understandings of atonement.

Key Features

• Traces the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology
• Introduces essential biblical terms, texts, and concepts of atonement
• Shows how various atonement paradigms are expressed in their respective church traditions

Product Details

• Title: Mapping Atonement: The Doctrine of Reconciliation in Christian History and Theology
• Authors: Joel Scandrett, William G. Witt
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 240
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Atonement › History of doctrines
• ISBNs: 9781493436934, 9780801030680, 9781540965684, 9781493436910, 9781493436927, 0801030684, 1540965686, 1493436910, 1493436929, 1493436937
• Resource ID: LLS:MAPPINGATONEMENT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-12-16T18:04:16Z