Saved from sacrifice :a theology of the cross /S. Mark Heim.

Name/Title

Saved from sacrifice :a theology of the cross /S. Mark Heim.

Description

Introduction: a stumble to start with -- Atonement on trial -- The cross no one sees: invisible scapegoats -- The voice of Job: sacrifice revealed and contested -- The paradox of the passion: saved by what shouldn't happen -- Sacrifice to end sacrifice: Satan's house divided -- The sign of Jonah and Susanna: innocent blood and false accusers -- God's wisdom and two mistakes: the struggle of historical Christianity -- Substitute for sacrifice: living with an empty cross -- The bad news about Revelation: kinds of Apocalypses -- Saved from sacrifice: renewing the theology of the cross. xiv, 346 p. ;24 cm.

Book Details

Author

Heim, S. Mark.

Place Published

City

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Date Published

2006

Publication Subjects

Sacrifice--Christianity. Atonement. Jesus Christ--Crucifixion.

Call No.

BT453 .H45 2006

ISBN

0802832156 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2006008546

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-336) and index.