Incarnation and atonement oxford scholarship this chapter examines anselms argument for the claim that the death of a godman was the only possible remedy for. In christianity, salvation is the saving of human beings from death and separation from god by christs death and resurrection, and the justification following this salvation. Part of the studies in philosophy and religion book series stpar, volume 24. Toward a trinitarian theology of the atonement volume 52 issue 3 robert j. In the book of mormon the prophet amulek teaches that the great and last.
The incarnation and suffering of the eternal son of god points to the trinity, trinitas in unitas, three in one, as tertullian wrote. While the idea of jesus death as an atonement for human sin was derived. The contributors are all senior scholars hailing from different traditions in christianity. Trinity and incarnation download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. This book explores the philosophical issues arising from the distinctively christian doctrines of the atonement, incarnation, and trinity. This volume is a collection of essays by philosophers and theologians on the central doctrines of the christian faith. Published 1989 by university of notre dame press in notre dame, ind. Trinity, incarnation and atonement book depository. Philosophical approaches to atonement, incarnation, and the trinity. The eight essays aim to present the subleties and riches of the christian doctrines of trinity, incarnation and atonement doctrines that are essential for understanding the distinctiveness of christianity.
Philosophical and theological essays library of religious philosophy hardcover 1 dec 1990 by ronald j. Trinity, incarnation, and atonement 1989 edition open. It captures the truths of the incarnation, the deity of christ, his humility and love and willingness to suffer for us. Johnston trinity, incarnation, and atonement introduction correlation of divine and human emotion is the focus of the cry of the soul. The doctrine of holy scripture respecting the atonement.
Trinity, incarnation, and atonement women in apologetics. Philosophical approaches to atonement, incarnation, and. Feenstra editor, cornelius plantinga editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The atoning work of christ, the incarnation of the son of god, and the trinity lie at the heart of christian faith and theology.
Trinity, incarnation, and atonement notre dame, in. This book will help those who want to understand the coherence of these central christian teachings. Toward a trinitarian theology of the atonement scottish journal of. The eight essays aim to present the subtleties and riches of the christian doctrines of trinity, incarnation and atonement. Philosophical and theological essays library of religious philosophy hardcover march 1, 1990 by ronald j. Trinity, incarnation, and atonement philosophical and theological essays by cornelius plantinga. Trinity, incarnation and atonement philosophical and theological essays. Anticipating worship as the outcome, the authors wish to give thei. Scotus on the consistency of the incarnation and the trinity. A collection of essays by philosophers and theologians on the central doctrines of christian faith. Layman offers intriguing proposals on each of these topics. General bible courses living by the book great themes of the book i chapter 7. Michael rea has assembled a fine collection of philosophical theological essays on three of the most central doctrines of christianity. How our emotions reveal our deepest questions about god.