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Heim, S. Mark.

Saved from sacrifice : a theology of the cross / S. Mark Heim. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2006. - xiv, 346 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-336) and index.

Introduction: a stumble to start with -- Atonement on trial -- The cross no one sees: invisible scapegoats -- The voice of Job: sacrifice revealed and contested -- The paradox of the passion: saved by what shouldn't happen -- Sacrifice to end sacrifice: Satan's house divided -- The sign of Jonah and Susanna: innocent blood and false accusers -- God's wisdom and two mistakes: the struggle of historical Christianity -- Substitute for sacrifice: living with an empty cross -- The bad news about Revelation: kinds of Apocalypses -- Saved from sacrifice: renewing the theology of the cross.

ISBN: 0802832156 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Standard No.: 9780802832153

LCCN: 2006008546

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Crucifixion.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Atonement.
Sacrifice--Christianity.

LC Class. No.: BT 453 / .H45 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 232.3 / H364s