Delve into the key questions about atonement and sacrifice and see how 18th‑century scholarship argued for or against them.
This historical volume gathers Discourses and Dissertations on the scriptural doctrines of atonement and sacrifice, with an appendix that critiques Unitarian interpretations. It presents careful discussion of how passages about redemption, the meaning of sacrifice, and the role of Christ have been understood in Christian thought. The work emphasizes the stakes of these doctrines for faith, doctrine, and church teaching, while offering a window into the scholarly debates of its era.
- Clear arguments about the nature of atonement and the language used in Scripture
- Evaluation of competing views, including Unitarian critiques and defenses of traditional doctrine
- Historical context showing how these ideas were debated among theologians
- Appendices that address contemporary interpretations and their implications for belief
Ideal for readers of church history, theology students, and anyone curious about the dialogue surrounding atonement, sacrifice, and scriptural interpretation in the classical era.