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An engaging exploration of how the Christian doctrine of atonement can be made relevant to a modern culture in which the idea of 'sin' has lost its power.
"Sin isn't relevant anymore." Alan Mann takes seriously this often-heard assertion and instead goes in search of the real plight at the heart of contemporary western society. What he finds there is a personal, pervasive, and self-diminishing disease impacting the lives of millions of people: shame. With this insight, Atonement for a Sinless Society seeks a fresh encounter with the biblical narrative, building a more meaningful understanding of the story of Jesus and his disciples for the world in which we live and, in doing so, bringing the Christian understanding of atonement into the twenty-first century.
"Sin isn't relevant anymore." Alan Mann takes seriously this often-heard assertion and instead goes in search of the real plight at the heart of contemporary western society. What he finds there is a personal, pervasive, and self-diminishing disease impacting the lives of millions of people: shame. With this insight, Atonement for a Sinless Society seeks a fresh encounter with the biblical narrative, building a more meaningful understanding of the story of Jesus and his disciples for the world in which we live and, in doing so, bringing the Christian understanding of atonement into the twenty-first century.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 144
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
30 June 2016
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780227175842
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Christianity, Theology
A creative and well-researched presentation of faith thinking. Anyone who desires to communicate the gospel to a contemporary audience will find this both a challenging and a rewarding read.
— Graham McFarlane, Vice Principal Academic, London School of Theology
In spite of the centrality of the cross to biblical faith, old formulations and cultural formulations today cloud its significance. Alan Mann's voice is needed and welcome. In these pages, we find a moving narrative of atonement, from a penetrating analysis of the world we inhabit to the resolution of the human experience of chronic shame in the invitation of the Eucharist.
— Joel B. Green, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Fuller Theological Seminary
Instead of ramping up older theories and seeking to impose them on a conscience no longer amenable to them, Mann starts afresh with the concept of shame in our world and shows how a reframed story can lead yet again to the magical moment of history: the cross of Jesus Christ.
— Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
The greatest strenght of Mann's work is his cultural awareness. ... [It] would be stimulating for academics and armchair theologians due to the questions it raises at it strives for integration between our culture's conscience and Christian proclamation.
— Benjamin G. White
— Graham McFarlane, Vice Principal Academic, London School of Theology
In spite of the centrality of the cross to biblical faith, old formulations and cultural formulations today cloud its significance. Alan Mann's voice is needed and welcome. In these pages, we find a moving narrative of atonement, from a penetrating analysis of the world we inhabit to the resolution of the human experience of chronic shame in the invitation of the Eucharist.
— Joel B. Green, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Fuller Theological Seminary
Instead of ramping up older theories and seeking to impose them on a conscience no longer amenable to them, Mann starts afresh with the concept of shame in our world and shows how a reframed story can lead yet again to the magical moment of history: the cross of Jesus Christ.
— Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
The greatest strenght of Mann's work is his cultural awareness. ... [It] would be stimulating for academics and armchair theologians due to the questions it raises at it strives for integration between our culture's conscience and Christian proclamation.
— Benjamin G. White
(More) Musings and Methodology
Part 1 The Stories We Tell
1 A Narrative-Shift towards Innocence
2 Recognizing Shame
3 Shame and Atonement: Some Issues to Consider
Part 2 The Function of Narrative
4 Narrative Now
5 Narrative Possibilities
6 Narrative, and Christian Soteriology
Part 3 The Intent of Jesus in the Gospels
7 Jesus Narrates His Intent: A Story of Coherence
8 Judas and the Disciples: Stories of Incoherence
9 From 'Death' to Life: The Hope of Human Coherence
Part 4 Indwelling the Counter Narrative
10 A Rite of Identification
11 A Confrontation with Self
12 An Act of Communion
The End of the Beginning: Some Closing Thoughts
Bibliography
Part 1 The Stories We Tell
1 A Narrative-Shift towards Innocence
2 Recognizing Shame
3 Shame and Atonement: Some Issues to Consider
Part 2 The Function of Narrative
4 Narrative Now
5 Narrative Possibilities
6 Narrative, and Christian Soteriology
Part 3 The Intent of Jesus in the Gospels
7 Jesus Narrates His Intent: A Story of Coherence
8 Judas and the Disciples: Stories of Incoherence
9 From 'Death' to Life: The Hope of Human Coherence
Part 4 Indwelling the Counter Narrative
10 A Rite of Identification
11 A Confrontation with Self
12 An Act of Communion
The End of the Beginning: Some Closing Thoughts
Bibliography