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Cross Words: The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement
Paul Wells
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The post-modern society is so focussed on the internal life of the individual that it makes the significance of the cross a difficult concept to grasp. Even Christians are trying to find alternative ways of explaining it - some have abandoned the concept of atonement entirely. Jesus, though, is far more than a victim. When God receives and approves the condemned Jesus he transcends the world of oppressor and victim to create a new humanity, capable of new kinds of relationships. Atonement speaks of a transition from brokenness, alienation and the death of love to a place ... Read more
The post-modern society is so focussed on the internal life of the individual that it makes the significance of the cross a difficult concept to grasp. Even Christians are trying to find alternative ways of explaining it - some have abandoned the concept of atonement entirely. Jesus, though, is far more than a victim. When God receives and approves the condemned Jesus he transcends the world of oppressor and victim to create a new humanity, capable of new kinds of relationships. Atonement speaks of a transition from brokenness, alienation and the death of love to a place ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Christian Focus Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
276g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Tain, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845501181
SKU
V9781845501181
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About Paul Wells
Paul Wells is adjunct dean of the Faculte Jean Calvin in Aix-en- Provence France and editor of La Revue reformee. After working in France as a theological educator for many years, he now lives in Sussex and is also a director of the Greenwich school of theology.
Reviews for Cross Words: The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement
Paul Wells...unwraps the various words and their meaning in this substantial treatment. Concepts such as love, Justice, Mediator, Violence, Sacrifice, and many move from the basis of the book but he also interacts with modern objections of Atonement of atonement showing a deep insight into how the atonement is relevant to post-modern culture.
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