
Spectacular Atonement
Envisioning the Cross of Christ in an African Perspective
Robert Falconer(Author)
Langham Global Library (Publisher)
Published on 31. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
166 pages
978-1-83973-736-7 (ISBN)
Description
There are many books about the cross of Christ, but few are written from an African perspective or with an African context in mind. In this book, Dr. Robert Falconer offers the reader a holistic understanding of Jesus's atoning work that powerfully addresses African realities and concerns. Grounded in Scripture and Christian theology, this book gives careful attention to the implications of the atonement for African traditional spirituality. Presenting a biblical perspective of the cross - one rooted in penal substitution and Christus Victor theology - Falconer demonstrates Christ's power in all aspects of our lives, including over ancestors, evil spirits, witchcraft, and sin. This book provides a deeper understanding of contextual issues facing the African church, while also demonstrating the role of the atonement in addressing our cultural concerns and restoring the hope of liberty, reconciliation, redemption, and resurrection.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Carlisle
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Langham Publishing
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
251 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83973-736-7 (9781839737367)
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05/2023
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Person
Robert Falconer was born and raised in South Africa and is a theologian who holds degrees in architecture and theology. Following periods of practicing architecture in Scotland and South Africa, he and his wife spent time working as missionaries in Kenya before returning to make their home back in South Africa.
Robert is the Head of Student Research at the South African Theological Seminary and has a wide range of research interests and ideas, which he shares with laypeople through his blogs, sermons, and books, in addition to publishing academic papers.
Robert lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa, with his wife Catherine and their sons Ezekiel and Gabriel.
Robert is the Head of Student Research at the South African Theological Seminary and has a wide range of research interests and ideas, which he shares with laypeople through his blogs, sermons, and books, in addition to publishing academic papers.
Robert lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa, with his wife Catherine and their sons Ezekiel and Gabriel.