The atonement is at the heart of Christian doctrine. But how does it relate to the life of the church? And what difference does it make for worship and liturgy?
Participation and Atonement offers a comprehensive account of the nature of the atonement. Oliver Crisp begins by tackling methodological Issues that impinge upon the doctrine of atonement. He then discusses some major historical accounts of the atonement, including moral exemplarism, the ransom account, satisfaction, and penal substitution. Each view is subjected to sympathetic scrutiny and found to be wanting in some respect. Finally, Crisp sets out a constructive doctrine of atonement. Beginning with the doctrine of sin, he considers the nature of atonement in relation to the incarnation, cross, resurrection, ascension, and intercession of Christ–as well as in relation to the life of the church and the celebration of the Eucharist. He concludes with a dogmatic summary of the major themes of the book as a whole.
Participation and Atonement speaks to a resurgence of evangelical interest in the doctrine of the atonement, offering a constructive, analytic theology from within the Reformed tradition that is ecumenical in spirit.
About the Author:
Oliver D. Crisp (PhD, University of London; DLitt, University of Aberdeen) is the Principal of St. Mary's College, Head of the School of Divinity, Professor of Analytic Theology, and Director of the Logos Institute at the University of St. Andrews. He has written or edited numerous books, including The Word Enfleshed, Analyzing Doctrine, Deviant Calvinism, and Jonathan Edwards among the Theologians.