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1	Nonviolent atonement: a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark Heim Uitzinger, Karen Dawn 11 1900 (has links) Violence in traditional “satisfaction” atonement theologies is addressed here. An alternative non-violent view follows in discussion with Weaver / Heim. Weaver outlines a nonviolent Jesus narrative focussing on God’s rule made visible in history. Jesus’ saving death stems not from God but Jesus’ opposing evil powers. For viability violent biblical texts are disregarded. Church history interpretation is nonconventional. Early church is nonviolent. The subsequent Constantinian “fall” births the violent satisfaction model. Weaver’s problematical violence definition receives attention. Girard’s scapegoating philosophy and Jesus’ rescuing humankind from this evil undergirds Heim’s approach. Scapegoating establishes communal peace preventing violence. The bible is antisacrificial giving victims a voice. Jesus becomes a scapegoating victim, yet simultaneously exposes and reverses scapegoating, his death stemming from evil powers not God. Nonviolent atonement influences numerous theological concepts with Incarnational theology demonstrating Jesus’ humanness impacting upon atonement. Four ways to live out transformation established by Jesus’ saving work follow. / School of Humanities / MTH (Systematic Theology) Nonviolent atonement Christus Victor Narrative Christus Victor J. Denny Weaver S. Mark Heim H. Boersma Feminism Cross Crucifixion and resurrection Salvation Punishment Oppression Suffering Reconciliation Scapegoat Appeasement Justice Revelation 232.3 Jesus Christ --- Crucifixion Jesus Christ --- Resurrection Atonement Reconciliation --- Biblical teaching
2	Nonviolent atonement : a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark Heim Uitzinger, Karen Dawn 11 1900 (has links) Violence in traditional “satisfaction” atonement theologies is addressed here. An alternative non-violent view follows in discussion with Weaver / Heim. Weaver outlines a nonviolent Jesus narrative focussing on God’s rule made visible in history. Jesus’ saving death stems not from God but Jesus’ opposing evil powers. For viability violent biblical texts are disregarded. Church history interpretation is nonconventional. Early church is nonviolent. The subsequent Constantinian “fall” births the violent satisfaction model. Weaver’s problematical violence definition receives attention. Girard’s scapegoating philosophy and Jesus’ rescuing humankind from this evil undergirds Heim’s approach. Scapegoating establishes communal peace preventing violence. The bible is antisacrificial giving victims a voice. Jesus becomes a scapegoating victim, yet simultaneously exposes and reverses scapegoating, his death stemming from evil powers not God. Nonviolent atonement influences numerous theological concepts with Incarnational theology demonstrating Jesus’ humanness impacting upon atonement. Four ways to live out transformation established by Jesus’ saving work follow. / School of Humanities / M. Th.(Systematic Theology) Nonviolent atonement Christus Victor Narrative Christus Victor J. Denny Weaver S. Mark Heim H. Boersma Feminism Cross Crucifixion and resurrection Salvation Punishment Oppression Suffering Reconciliation Scapegoat Appeasement Justice Revelation 232.3 Jesus Christ -- Crucifixion Jesus Christ -- Resurrection Atonement Reconciliation -- Biblical teaching

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Nonviolent atonement: a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark Heim

Nonviolent atonement : a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark Heim