Atonement is a thoughtful and creative book that offers enriching philosophical insights into a variety of theological concepts such a justification, sanctification, being in Christ, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
R.P. Hoogenboom, Theologia Reformata
This is a magisterial work on the Christian idea of atonement, covering a host of philosophical issues: the methodology of philosophical theology, the philosophy of God, reflections on love, sin, guilt, shame, forgiveness, repentance, punishment, mind- reading, moral psychology, human nature, and will. Stump refers to her account of the atonement as the Marian interpretation, honoring some of the Mary figures in the New Testament.
Paul Reasoner, Religious Studies Review
Eleonore Stump has written an impressive book on this central Christian doctrine, which is worth reading by theologians and philosophers...
Wout Bisschop, Philosophia Reformata
Eleonore Stump's Atonement is a monumental achievement in analytic philosophical theology...We believe this interpretation contains many insights; it will be an enduring contribution to philosophical and theological work on the atonement for years to come.
Joshua Thurow and Jada Twedt Strabbing, Faith and Philosophy
This is a work of intelligent theological synthesis that deserves to be read.
Roy McDaniel, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity Journal
This book is a very significant project within the tradition of analytic philosophical theology, and one in which integrity and humanity shine through.
Rolfe King, University of Aberdeen, Notre Dame Philosophical Review
Review from previous edition I highly recommend Atonement to anyone, expert or enthusiast, interested in an interpretation of the atonement consistent with a loving God. Stumps writing is clear, easily accessible, and engaging. This work is suitable for a graduate-level or upper-division theology or philosophy of religion course; excerpts, too, are viable for lower-division courses.
J. Spencer Atkins, Theological Studies
This is a stimulating work of philosophical theology. Summing up: Recommended
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