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Number of Pages848 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameExtent of the Atonement : a Historical and Critical Review

SubjectChristian Theology / Soteriology, Christian Theology / Systematic

Publication Year2016

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid L. Allen

Subject AreaReligion

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Reviews" The Extent of the Atonement offers a penetrating and perceptive treatment of a thorny, divisive theological issue. David Allen's command of the subject as well as his ability to lay out clearly and fairly the competing theories and arguments is masterful. I found his critique of the doctrine of limited atonement fully persuasive. This book is must reading for all who want to understand better the Calvinism debate." -- Craig A. Evans , dean of the School of Christian Thought and John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins, Houston Baptist University "The extent of the atonement is among the most controversial questions in Reformed theology. It is probably also the most confusing and misunderstood. . . . Enter David Allen's monumental book, an absolute tour de force . The Extent of the Atonement leaves no stone unturned in tracing the history of the doctrine, critiques every view and proponent with penetrating insight, and is written with a persuasive cogency throughout. The book is an education in how to do theology responsibly and how to read the Bible faithfully. To top it off, Allen writes with the heart of a pastor and the wit and wisdom of a seasoned preacher. A must-read for anyone interested in the question of what the cross achieves." -- Brian Rosner , principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "The issue of limited atonement has proved a controversial matter for many years and one that is unlikely to disappear at any time in the near future. One of the reasons for this is that the question it seeks to answer is one which developed over time and has a number of subtle and sophisticated facets. . . . While David Allen and I disagree on the matter, this work is an irenic and learned contribution to the topic which carries the historical, and thus doctrinal, discussion forward in an extremely helpful way. I am thus happy to recommend this work of a friendly critic. It deserves wide readership and careful engagement." -- Carl R. Trueman , Paul Woolley Chair of Church History and professor of church history, Westminster Theological Seminary, " The Extent of the Atonement offers a penetrating and perceptive treatment of a thorny, divisive theological issue. David Allen's command of the subject as well as his ability to lay out clearly and fairly the competing theories and arguments is masterful. I found his critique of the doctrine of limited atonement fully persuasive. This book is must reading for all who want to understand better the Calvinism debate." -- Craig A. Evans , dean of the School of Christian Thought and John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins, Houston Baptist University "The extent of the atonement is among the most controversial questions in Reformed theology. It is probably also the most confusing and misunderstood. . . . Enter David Allen's monumental book, an absolute tour de force . The Extent of the Atonement leaves no stone unturned in tracing the history of the doctrine, critiques every view and proponent with penetrating insight, and is written with a persuasive cogency throughout. The book is an education in how to do theology responsibly and how to read the Bible faithfully. To top it off, Allen writes with the heart of a pastor and the wit and wisdom of a seasoned preacher. A must-read for anyone interested in the question of what the cross achieves." -- Brian Rosner , principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "The issue of limited atonement has proved a controversial matter for many years and one that is unlikely to disappear at any time in the near future. One of the reasons for this is that the question it seeks to answer is one which developed over time and has a number of subtle and sophisticated facets. . . . While David Allen and I disagree on the matter, this work is an irenic and learned contribution to the topic which carries the historical, and thus doctrinal, discussion forward in an extremely helpful way. I am thus happy to recommend this work of a friendly critic. It deserves wide readership and careful engagement." -- Carl R. Trueman , Paul Woolley Chair of Church History and professor of church history, Westminster Theological Seminary, " The Extent of the Atonement offers a penetrating and perceptive treatment of a thorny, divisive theological issue. David Allen's command of the subject, as well as his ability to lay out clearly and fairly the competing theories and arguments, is masterful. I found his critique of the doctrine of limited atonement fully persuasive. This book is must reading for all who want to understand better the Calvinism debate." - Craig A. Evans , dean of the School of Christian Thought and John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins, Houston Baptist University "The Extent of the Atonement leaves no stone unturned in tracing the history of the doctrine, critiques every view and proponent with penetrating insight, and is written with a persuasive cogency throughout. The book is an education in how to do theology responsibly and how to read the Bible faithfully. To top it off, Allen writes with the heart of a pastor and the wit and wisdom of a seasoned preacher. A must read for anyone interested in the question of what the cross achieves." - Brian Rosner , principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "This volume represents the fruit of years of careful research and writing, all with a view toward aiding and helping anyone who has wrestled deeply or has had a conversation about the extent of the atonement. David L. Allen has served his readers well by assembling The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review . I believe it will soon take its place among the library of volumes one must consult in any discussion related to the work of Christ." - Jason G. Duesing , provost and associate professor of historical theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "David Allen's The Extent of the Atonement is a tremendous accomplishment. He has given us a treasure trove of information on the doctrine of the extent of the atonement, tracing it in detail and providing incisive interaction with the exegetical and theological arguments for and against limited atonement that have been put forth, especially since the Reformation and by Calvinistic authors. As if this were not enough, he also treats us to an extensive and definitive critique of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her , which has been touted as the definitive modern work in support of limited atonement. Allen's tome is now the book to own on the extent of the atonement and the place to turn for support of unlimited atonement and refutation of limited atonement." - Brian Abasciano , adjunct professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; pastor, Faith Community Church; president, The Society of Evangelical Arminians

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Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

Table Of ContentIntroduction Part One: The Extent of the Atonement in Church History 1. The Early and Medieval Era and the Extent of the Atonement 2. The Reformation Era and the Extent of the Atonement 3. The Post-Reformation Era and the Extent of the Atonement 4. The Modern Era and the Extent of the Atonement Part Two: The Extent of the Atonement in the Baptist Tradition 1. English General and Particular Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement 2. North American Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement 3. Southern Baptists and the Extent of the Atonement Part Three: The Extent of the Atonement: A Critical Review 1. A Critical Review of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her 2. Why Belief in Unlimited Atonement Matters

SynopsisThe Extent of the Atonement present a biblical, historical, and theological argument against limited atonement., The extent of Christ's atoning work on the cross is one of the most divisive issues in evangelical Christianity. In The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review , David L. Allen makes a biblical, historical, theological, and practical case for a universal atonement. Through a comprehensive historical survey, Allen contends that universal atonement has always been the majority view of Christians, and that even among Calvinist theologians there is a considerable range of views. Marshalling evidence from Scripture and history, and critiquing arguments for a limited atonement, Allen affirms that an unlimited atonement is the best understanding of Christ's saving work. He concludes by showing that an unlimited atonement provides the best foundation for evangelism, missions, and preaching.

LC Classification NumberMLCM 2019/43513 (B)