Bloodless Atonement?: A Theological and Exegetical Study of the Last Supper Sayings (Princeton Theological Monographs)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1532605714 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 292 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Conversant with both biblical studies and contemporary theology, the work seeks to bring the best of both fields into conversation in productive new ways.. Holding a wealth of dense theological riches, these passages provide theological parameters that can inform contemporary soteriological development, especially that which appeals to the New Testament for its basis. More importantly, in these passages in the Gospels we find the fullest articulation of how Jesus's death benefits his followers. In fact some, like Rene Girard, have gone so far as to assert that seeing the cross as an atoning sacrifice undermines the very essence of the New Testament Gospels. Does the Messiah have to die to pay for his people's sins? Is the cross of Jesus an atoning sacrifice? In recent decades a burgeoning number of theologians have answered the aforementioned questions in the negative. Whi
He is also the author of several articles published in Scottish Journal of Theology, Modern Theology, and Zeitschrift fur die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft. . At present he is an Adjunct Professor at La Roche College and Assistant Pastor of North Park Church. Burkholder (PhD, Duquesne University) has taught philosophy, ethics, theology, and biblical studies at Duquesne University and La Roche College. Benjam
. He is also the author of several articles published in Scottish Journal of Theology, Modern Theology, and Zeitschrift fur die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft. Burkholder (PhD, Duquesne University) has taught philosophy, ethics, theology, and biblical studies at Duquesne University and La Roche College. About the Author Benjamin J. At present he is an Adjunct Professor at La Roche College and Assistant Pastor of North Park Church