Atonement

The atonement is a central doctrine of Christianity that has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries. In this study, Eleonore Stump reconsiders the doctrine with philosophical care, arguing for an interpretation that includes a solution to the problems of the human condition, such as guilt and shame. She canvasses the major interpretations of the doctrine and highlights their shortcomings, proposing an alternative interpretation that combines traditional theology with moral psychology and ethics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The concept of the atonement is a central doctrine in Christianity, with theologians, church forefathers, philosophers, and others offering diverse interpretations over centuries. In this comprehensive study, Eleonore Stump examines the historical context of these interpretations and reevaluates the atonement doctrine with philosophical rigor. While the exact nature of the atonement remains debated, it is generally believed to encompass a solution to the human condition's problems, particularly guilt and shame. Stump explores various interpretations of the atonement, highlighting their limitations in explaining this solution. Instead, she proposes an innovative interpretation that blends traditional theology with contemporary insights, drawing from the works of Anselm. Atonement is a profound exploration of the doctrine, encompassing themes such as love, union, guilt, shame, forgiveness, retribution, punishment, shared attention, mind-reading, empathy, and various ethical and moral issues.

The concept of the atonement is a central doctrine in Christianity, with theologians, church forefathers, philosophers, and others offering diverse interpretations over centuries. In this comprehensive study, Eleonore Stump examines the historical context of these interpretations and reevaluates the atonement doctrine with philosophical rigor. While the exact nature of the atonement remains debated, it is generally believed to encompass a solution to the human condition's problems, particularly guilt and shame. Stump explores various interpretations of the atonement, highlighting their limitations in explaining this solution. Instead, she proposes an innovative interpretation that blends traditional theology with contemporary insights, drawing from the works of Anselm. Atonement is a profound exploration of the doctrine, encompassing themes such as love, union, guilt, shame, forgiveness, retribution, punishment, shared attention, mind-reading, empathy, and various ethical and moral issues.

Weight: 846g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198867746