Preaching the Atonement

In a violent and fragile world the message of the cross is as relevant as ever. Preaching the Atonement is a unique teaching tool that offers a theological discussion of ten important Bible passages connected with the sacrifice of Christ. Each chapter includes a complete sermon on the passage in question followed by a discussion from the authors that highlights that preacher's strategy in the theological interpretation of the text and its incorporation into the rhetoric of the sermon. The hope is that people will be stimulated to appreciate more about the continuing relevance of the atonement, and will be helped to make practical connections between the Bible, theology, and the task of preaching.

Sermons are provided by the authors as well as David Southall, Spurgeon's College, London, UK; Kent Anderson, Northwest Baptist Seminary, British Columbia, Canada; A. Katherine Grieb, Virginia Theological Seminary; and David Schlafer, Episcopal priest and preaching consultant, Washington, D.C.

Ministers Stevenson (Baptist) and Wright (Anglican) were inspired for this book when they both were teaching homiletics at Spurgeon's College in London. The explore a variety of ways in which the Christian doctrine of the atonement—God's act of becoming one with humanity in Christ—may be presented in preaching today. Some of the chapters are based on the Old Testament, but most on the Gospels and Pauline letters. T&T Clark is an imprint of Continuum. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Peter K. Stevenson is a Baptist minister and Director of Training and Tutor in Applied Theology and Open Learning at Spurgeon's College, London.

Stephen I. Wright is an Anglican priest and Tutor in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology at Spurgeon's College, London, and formerly President of the UK College of Preachers. They are joint authors of the forthcoming Preaching the Incarnation (WJK).