A Treatise on Atonement

""A Treatise on Atonement"" by Hosea Ballou is a theological work that explores the concept of atonement in Christianity. The author argues that the traditional view of atonement, which holds that Jesus' death on the cross was necessary to reconcile humanity with God, is flawed. Instead, Ballou proposes a different understanding of atonement that emphasizes God's love and forgiveness. He argues that God does not require a sacrifice to forgive sins, but rather forgives freely out of love for humanity. Ballou also addresses other theological issues related to atonement, such as the nature of sin and the role of faith in salvation. Overall, ""A Treatise on Atonement"" offers a thought-provoking perspective on one of the central doctrines of Christianity.1812. In this treatise, the finite nature of sin is argued, its cause and consequences as such; the necessity and nature of atonement; and its glorious consequences in the final reconciliation of all men to holiness and happiness is discussed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.