Book review, Past Event

Restoring the Story

Join us at Maclaurin Chapel for pizza and a panel discussion with Anne Van Gend! 🌟
April 30, 2024
by Anne Van Gend
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An accessible, entertaining and comprehensive introduction to the variety of understandings of atonement, and why they matter.- Written with a cross-cultural and international audience in mind, from material which has been used for teaching in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand-Plenty of suggestions for further reading, giving students jumping-off points to further explore the conversation. Are we getting too squeamish about the atonement?There is a quiet crisis of confidence in many Western churches. Confusion, debates and changing sensibilities have thrown doubt on whether one of our central doctrines can be reliably communicated as “good news” today. This book approaches atonement through story, allowing imagination to illuminate the multi-faceted meanings in Christ’s atoning work, and exploring how those rich stories can be good news for the complex issues of our day.

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