TY - BOOK AU - Witt,William G. AU - Scandrett,Joel TI - Mapping atonement: the doctrine of reconciliation in Christian history and theology SN - 9780801030680 U1 - 232.3 PY - 2022///] CY - Grand Rapids, Michigan PB - Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group KW - Atonement KW - History of doctrines N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-236) and index N2 - This introduction traces the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology throughout the Christian tradition and proposes key criteria by which we can assess their value. The authors introduce essential biblical terms, texts, and concepts of atonement; identify significant historical figures, texts, and topics; and show how various atonement paradigms are expressed in their respective church traditions. The book also surveys current "hot topics" in evangelical atonement theology and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of competing understandings of atonement ER -