The Doctrine Of The Atonement, And Its Historical Evolution And Religion And Modern Culture (1904)

By Auguste Sabatier

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Doctrine of the Atonement, and Its Historical Evolution and Religion and Modern Culture"" is authored by Auguste Sabatier and was published in 1904. The book is a detailed exploration of the Christian doctrine of atonement, which refers to the belief that Jesus Christ's death on the cross was a sacrifice that reconciled humanity with God. Sabatier traces the historical evolution of this doctrine, from its origins in the New Testament to its development in the early Church and its subsequent interpretations by theologians throughout history. He explores the various theories of atonement, including the satisfaction theory, the moral influence theory, and the governmental theory, and examines their strengths and weaknesses.In addition to his analysis of the doctrine of atonement, Sabatier also discusses the relationship between religion and modern culture. He argues that religion must adapt to the changing social and intellectual landscape of modernity in order to remain relevant and meaningful to people's lives.Overall, ""The Doctrine of the Atonement, and Its Historical Evolution and Religion and Modern Culture"" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of a central Christian belief and its relevance to contemporary society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164017349
• ISBN13: 9781164017349
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"