The Mosaic of Atonement: An Integrated Approach to Christ's Work
Autor Joshua M. McNallen Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 aug 2019
While modern treatments of the doctrine have tended toward either a defensive hierarchy, in which one model is singled out as most important, or a disconnected plurality, in which multiple images are affirmed but with no order of arrangement, this book argues for a reintegration of four famous "pieces" of atonement doctrine through the governing image of Christ-shaped mosaic.
Unlike a photograph in which tiny pixels present a seamless blending of color and shape, a mosaic allows each piece to retain its recognizable particularity, while also integrating them in the service of a single larger image. If one stands close, one can identify individual squares of glass or tile that compose the greater picture. And if one steps back, there is the larger picture to be admired. Yet in the great mosaics of age-old Christian churches, the goal is not for viewers to construct the image, as in a puzzle, but to appreciate it.
So too with this mosaic of atonement doctrine. While no one model is set above or against the others, the book notes particular ways in which the "pieces"--the feet, heart, head, and hands--mutually support one another to form a more holistic vision of Christ's work. "This is my body," Jesus said to his followers, and by reintegrating these oft-dismembered aspects of atonement, we will note fresh ways in which it was given for us.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780310097648
ISBN-10: 0310097649
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Zondervan Academic
Colecția Zondervan Academic
Locul publicării:Grand Rapids, United States
ISBN-10: 0310097649
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Zondervan Academic
Colecția Zondervan Academic
Locul publicării:Grand Rapids, United States
Recenzii
A mosaic portrays an image but does so by means of the unseen bond holding its many pieces in place. In The Mosaic of the Atonement McNall gives us a clear image of the work of Christ, composed of careful interaction with many of the figures and the topics that together make up this doctrine, but does so in a way that draws attention to the bonds holding these pieces together.
McNall demonstrates the intimate relationship between the various models of the atonement, consistently refusing to condense the full meaning of the cross into any single theory. The doctrine of the atonement is carefully coordinated with other doctrines, especially the doctrine of the Trinity. Among other things, he helpfully distinguishes between the many historic versions of penal substitution, which he regards as an irreducible dimension of the multifaceted work of Christ. The author has achieved a difficult task: to provide a simple yet nuanced introduction to the church's reflection on the atonement, whilst making a constructive contribution to the state of 'cross-talk.'
Competing theories of the atonement jostle uncomfortably alongside one another in contemporary theology. McNall draws on Scripture and church history to creatively recraft each theological tile, showing that they seamlessly interlock. A portrait of the entire atoning Christ emerges---and he is beautiful.
In this major new work on the doctrine of the atonement, Josh McNall presents a comprehensive and cogent approach, integrating the differing perspectives of recapitulation, substitution, victory, and moral influence. His judicious and balanced treatment rejects both the extreme that makes penal substitution the one and only model and the opposite extreme, which neglects the biblical theme of judgement. The scholarly command of the literature and clear argumentation make this a valuable resource for teachers, students, and pastors alike.
In this well-informed and very readable volume, Josh McNall gives us a lively and thorough treatment of the great Christian doctrine of the atonement. While deeply committed to core theological convictions, McNall exhibits catholicity of spirit and a concern for the proclamation of the gospel. The result is a wide-ranging study and provocative proposal that will be of interest to Christian ministers and students as well as scholars.
Joshua McNall has produced a reasoned and readable account of the atonement. He gets away from the defensive tribalism that the atonement is only “this” or else that the atonement consists of a disparate number of images. Instead he holds forth the cross of Christ in its biblical horizons and sets it upon the rich tapestry of historical theology. McNall exposits important themes related to substitution, triumph, transformation, and recapitulation. Importantly, he shows that these are not competing ideas but pieces of a mosaic that all fit together! This is an ideal primer for anyone wanting to get a grip on the dense debates about the nature of the atonement.
The atonement is a gloriously multifaceted accomplishment. But while much recent atonement theology champions the many-splendored nature of Christ’s atoning work, Josh McNall argues that it’s not enough to merely uphold the various images of atonement in a disconnected plurality. Rather, they must be integrated. By engaging with Scripture, church tradition, and an array of contemporary theologians, Josh McNall shows how the various images and models of atonement interlock and support one another, providing a fuller and more coherent understanding of the atonement. This book offers a unique contribution and advances the broader conversation that seeks to understand the meaning of the atonement by showing how the various images and models fit together, not as a puzzle but as a mosaic meant to inspire worship.
McNall demonstrates the intimate relationship between the various models of the atonement, consistently refusing to condense the full meaning of the cross into any single theory. The doctrine of the atonement is carefully coordinated with other doctrines, especially the doctrine of the Trinity. Among other things, he helpfully distinguishes between the many historic versions of penal substitution, which he regards as an irreducible dimension of the multifaceted work of Christ. The author has achieved a difficult task: to provide a simple yet nuanced introduction to the church's reflection on the atonement, whilst making a constructive contribution to the state of 'cross-talk.'
Competing theories of the atonement jostle uncomfortably alongside one another in contemporary theology. McNall draws on Scripture and church history to creatively recraft each theological tile, showing that they seamlessly interlock. A portrait of the entire atoning Christ emerges---and he is beautiful.
In this major new work on the doctrine of the atonement, Josh McNall presents a comprehensive and cogent approach, integrating the differing perspectives of recapitulation, substitution, victory, and moral influence. His judicious and balanced treatment rejects both the extreme that makes penal substitution the one and only model and the opposite extreme, which neglects the biblical theme of judgement. The scholarly command of the literature and clear argumentation make this a valuable resource for teachers, students, and pastors alike.
In this well-informed and very readable volume, Josh McNall gives us a lively and thorough treatment of the great Christian doctrine of the atonement. While deeply committed to core theological convictions, McNall exhibits catholicity of spirit and a concern for the proclamation of the gospel. The result is a wide-ranging study and provocative proposal that will be of interest to Christian ministers and students as well as scholars.
Joshua McNall has produced a reasoned and readable account of the atonement. He gets away from the defensive tribalism that the atonement is only “this” or else that the atonement consists of a disparate number of images. Instead he holds forth the cross of Christ in its biblical horizons and sets it upon the rich tapestry of historical theology. McNall exposits important themes related to substitution, triumph, transformation, and recapitulation. Importantly, he shows that these are not competing ideas but pieces of a mosaic that all fit together! This is an ideal primer for anyone wanting to get a grip on the dense debates about the nature of the atonement.
The atonement is a gloriously multifaceted accomplishment. But while much recent atonement theology champions the many-splendored nature of Christ’s atoning work, Josh McNall argues that it’s not enough to merely uphold the various images of atonement in a disconnected plurality. Rather, they must be integrated. By engaging with Scripture, church tradition, and an array of contemporary theologians, Josh McNall shows how the various images and models of atonement interlock and support one another, providing a fuller and more coherent understanding of the atonement. This book offers a unique contribution and advances the broader conversation that seeks to understand the meaning of the atonement by showing how the various images and models fit together, not as a puzzle but as a mosaic meant to inspire worship.
Descriere
The Mosaic of Atonement offers a fresh and integrated approach to historic models of atonement.
While modern treatments of the doctrine have tended toward either a defensive hierarchy, in which one model is singled out as most important, or a disconnected plurality, in which multiple images are affirmed but with no order of arrangement, this book argues for a reintegration of four famous "pieces" of atonement doctrine through the governing image of Christ-shaped mosaic.
Unlike a photograph in which tiny pixels present a seamless blending of color and shape, a mosaic allows each piece to retain its recognizable particularity, while also integrating them in the service of a single larger image. If one stands close, one can identify individual squares of glass or tile that compose the greater picture. And if one steps back, there is the larger picture to be admired. Yet in the great mosaics of age-old Christian churches, the goal is not for viewers to construct the image, as in a puzzle, but to appreciate it.
So too with this mosaic of atonement doctrine. While no one model is set above or against the others, the book notes particular ways in which the "pieces"--the feet, heart, head, and hands--mutually support one another to form a more holistic vision of Christ's work. "This is my body," Jesus said to his followers, and by reintegrating these oft-dismembered aspects of atonement, we will note fresh ways in which it was given for us.
While modern treatments of the doctrine have tended toward either a defensive hierarchy, in which one model is singled out as most important, or a disconnected plurality, in which multiple images are affirmed but with no order of arrangement, this book argues for a reintegration of four famous "pieces" of atonement doctrine through the governing image of Christ-shaped mosaic.
Unlike a photograph in which tiny pixels present a seamless blending of color and shape, a mosaic allows each piece to retain its recognizable particularity, while also integrating them in the service of a single larger image. If one stands close, one can identify individual squares of glass or tile that compose the greater picture. And if one steps back, there is the larger picture to be admired. Yet in the great mosaics of age-old Christian churches, the goal is not for viewers to construct the image, as in a puzzle, but to appreciate it.
So too with this mosaic of atonement doctrine. While no one model is set above or against the others, the book notes particular ways in which the "pieces"--the feet, heart, head, and hands--mutually support one another to form a more holistic vision of Christ's work. "This is my body," Jesus said to his followers, and by reintegrating these oft-dismembered aspects of atonement, we will note fresh ways in which it was given for us.
Notă biografică
Joshua McNall (PhD, University of Manchester) is Assistant Professor of Theology at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. His other books include, A Free Corrector: Colin Gunton and the Legacy of Augustine (Fortress, 2015), and the popular-level, Long Story Short: The Bible in Six Simple Movements (Seedbed, 2018). He lives in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with his wife Brianna and their four children. He blogs regularly at www.joshuamcnall.com.