Stephen Burnhope

Pictures of Atonement

Theology

“Given its central significance for Christian faith, the absence of any formal doctrine of the atonement set forth in the classic early creeds of the church has always been puzzling. Perhaps its strange omission is expressly inviting our continuing reflection, in every generation, not simply from a theological perspective but also from a missional perspective—how the gospel speaks into our present world. In the concluding volume of his atonement trilogy, Ben Pugh offers a compelling and comprehensive contribution to those reflections. Pictures of Atonement engages with the entire landscape of atonement thought, with each piece of the biblical mosaic finding its place. While its theological contribution is deep, this is no mere theoretical work; the concerns of the gospel share front and center stage. Pictures of Atonement is highly recommended as a work that academics and thinking practitioners alike will find enormously helpful in making sense of this crucial doctrine.”