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

Southwestern 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 paradigms are expressed in their respecti...