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.