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Trust in Atonement:
God, Creation, and Reconciliation

By Teresa Morgan

A profound exploration of trust, atonement, and reconciliation, offering fresh theological insights into God’s relationship with creation.

Engage with a transformative understanding of atonement through:

• A fresh theological perspective on trust and reconciliation.
• In-depth exploration of the relationship between God, humanity, and creation.
• Historical and scriptural analysis of atonement theories.
• Insights from theology, philosophy, and biblical studies.
• Practical applications for faith, church, and Christian living.
• Scholarly yet accessible writing for theologians and lay readers alike.
• A compelling case for trust as a foundation for divine-human reconciliation.

Features

• Engages with classical and contemporary atonement theories.
• Draws on biblical exegesis, historical theology, and systematic theology.
• Addresses the role of trust in theological and ethical frameworks.
• Written by leading scholar Teresa Morgan.
• Provides rich material for academic study and church discussions.

Hard cover, 350pp
2.29 cms H x 22.1 cms L x 15.24 cms W (0.52 kgs)
ISBN: 9780802883377
Eerdmans (2024)

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Description

Renowned theologian Teresa Morgan offers a ground-breaking exploration of trust as a foundational element in atonement theology.

While traditional theories of atonement focus on sacrifice, satisfaction, and penal substitution, Morgan presents a compelling argument that trust – rather than transactional justice – is at the heart of God’s reconciling work in the world.

Drawing from biblical exegesis, historical theology, and systematic theology, Morgan examines how trust functions in divine-human relationships, the ways it has been developed in Christian thought, and its practical implications for faith, ethics, and church life today.

She invites readers to reconsider what it means to be reconciled with God and each other, offering a vision of atonement that is deeply relational, life-giving, and transformative.

Accessible yet academically rigorous, Trust in Atonement is an essential read for theologians, clergy, and all who seek a deeper understanding of God’s work of reconciliation in creation.

About the Author

Teresa Morgan is a distinguished theologian and scholar, known for her work in New Testament studies, early Christianity, and systematic theology. She has held academic positions at [Insert Institution], and her previous works include Roman Faith and Christian Faith and The New Testament and the Future of Theology. Her research focuses on trust, faith, and reconciliation in biblical and historical contexts.

Contents

1. Introduction: Rethinking Atonement
2. The Role of Trust in Divine-Human Relationships
3. Biblical Foundations of Reconciliation
4. Atonement in Christian Tradition: History and Development
5. Trust, Ethics, and the Christian Life
6. Atonement and Creation: A Cosmic Perspective
7. Conclusion: Trust as the Key to Redemption