Bloodless Atonement?: A Theological and Exegetical Study of the Last Supper Sayings (Princeton Theological Monographs)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (594 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1532605714 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 292 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is also the author of several articles published in Scottish Journal of Theology, Modern Theology, and Zeitschrift fur die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft. About the Author Benjamin J. . Burkholder (PhD, Duquesne University) has taught philosophy, ethics, theology, and biblical studies at Duquesne University and La Roche College. At present he is an Adjunct Professor at La Roche College and Assistant Pastor of North Park Church
Benjamin J. At present he is an Adjunct Professor at La Roche College and Assistant Pastor of North Park Church. 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
While Girard and others following in a similar vein have offered provocative alterations to soteriology that no longer need Jesus's death to acquire forgiveness from God, does a bloodless atonement have biblical support? Does a nonviolent understanding of the atonement harmonize with the Gospels? This particular volume answers these questions with a fresh look at the Synoptic portraits of the Last Supper accounts. Conversant with both biblical studies and contemporary theology, the work seeks to bring the best of both fields into conversation in productive new ways.. More importantly, in these passages in the Gospels we find the fullest articulation of how Jesus's death benefits his followers. Holding a wealth of dense theological r