Atonement Theories: A Way through the Maze [Paperback]

An up-to-date and highly illuminating guide to how the atonement of Christ has been understood and interpreted by theologians over the centuries.

With the subject of the atonement of Christ attracting such a lot of polemical work at this time, it is easy to conclude that the current debate is generating more heat than light. 'Atonement Theories' presents the beginning student, pastor, or researcher with an accessible and fair treatment of every school of thought on this subject.

'Atonement Theories' signifcantly updates previous histories of the doctrine, providing analysis of some fascinating and highly signifcant recent developments. It also intriguingly highlights at various points where aspects of this central message of Christianity might find a connection within contemporary culture. It aims to empower the reader to quickly gain a working knowledge of current debates and the history behind them.GBThe author, Ben Pugh, provides us with a well-written and informative book on atonement [...] Students in theology, but also researchers and ministers will find the book most helpful and stimulating.'This scholarly but highly readable overview of the theories of God's atoning work in Christ is a 'must have' for anyone who is tasked with preaching on the subject..I would warmly recommend this book to preachers, and theological students working in contexts ranging from A-level to ministerial training, as well as to spiritual directors and those who train them.'Ben Pugh casts a Protestant eye over the varied ways in which the atonement has been understood through Christian history. A series of perceptive summaries produce a mini-encyclopedia of the atonement, for which students will be particularly grateful, but he skilfully sets out the sometimes surprising ways in which different approaches have interacted.Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part One: Christus Victor
1 The Ransom to Satan
2 Recapitulation and Theosis

Part Two: Objl'