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A Treatise on Atonement

A Treatise on Atonement

Ballou, Hosea

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1161402594
ISBN13: 9781161402599
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.86
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Treatise on Atonement is a theological work written by Hosea Ballou, an American Universalist minister, and theologian. The book explores the concept of atonement, which refers to the reconciliation of God and humanity through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Ballou argues that the traditional Christian understanding of atonement, which emphasizes the idea of God's wrath being appeased by Christ's death, is flawed and inconsistent with the nature of God as a loving and merciful being. Instead, he proposes a more rational and humane interpretation of atonement, which emphasizes the moral influence of Christ's teachings and example on humanity. Ballou's work is considered a seminal text in the development of Universalist theology and has had a significant influence on liberal Christian thought. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers interested in theology and religious studies.1812. In this treatise, the finite nature of sin is argued, its cause and consequences as such; the necessity and nature of atonement; and its glorious consequences in the final reconciliation of all men to holiness and happiness is discussed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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