Mapping Atonement

Mapping AtonementSouthwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Theological Studies) 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

● steps we can take to move into faith and apply a Pauline concept of faith as encounter with divine action

and examines Muslim and non-Muslim primary sources

"We take up the Bible to read it

word meanings

the authors suggest

is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures

question common assumptions

and the God we worship and serve

This book is an essential addition to the libraries of all interested in the history of early Christianity

an approach that draws on her many years of classroom teaching

Wisdom of Solomon

It covers a variety of relevant texts from the Septuagint and the Apostolic Fathers to Homer and Ignatius