The Locating Atonement

<p><strong>A Close Look at Atonement's Place in Contemporary Systematic Theology.</strong></p><p>In light of renewed interest in the doctrine of atonement--during which a range of atonement models have gained momentum among different traditions--it's important to map these models to the broader context of theological thought on this aspect of Christ's work and to show how no single approach has the complete picture.</p><p>The proceedings of the third annual Los Angeles Theology Conference seek to identify the place of the doctrine of atonement in systematic theology. <em>Locating Atonement</em> stays away from discussion of theories of atonement typologies of those theories and contests among various theories. Instead its focus is on the question: What else is there to do in atonement theology besides rehashing types and theories?</p><p>The twelve diverse essays in this collection include discussions on: </p><ul><li>Atonement and the concept of punishment.</li><li>Atonement and ascension.</li><li>Atonement and human suffering.</li><li>Atonement and covenant.</li></ul><p>Each of the essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as with others in the field--theologians both past and present from different confessions--in order to provide constructive resources for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the future.</p>