The Catholic Doctrine Of The Atonement

The Catholic Doctrine of the Atonement: A Historical Inquiry into its Development in the Church is a book written by Henry Nutcombe Oxenham in 1865. The book is an historical investigation into the development of the Catholic doctrine of the atonement in the Church. The author examines the various theological ideas and debates that have shaped the Catholic understanding of the atonement, from the early Church Fathers to the present day. Oxenham explores the different interpretations of the atonement, including the ransom theory, the satisfaction theory, and the moral influence theory. He also examines the role of the sacraments in the Catholic understanding of the atonement, particularly the Eucharist and the sacrament of penance. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in the history of the Catholic Church. The author begins with an overview of the early Church and the development of the doctrine of the atonement in the first few centuries of Christianity. He then moves on to examine the medieval period, the Reformation, and the modern era, tracing the evolution of Catholic thought on the atonement through each of these periods. Overall, The Catholic Doctrine of the Atonement is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the development of the Catholic understanding of the atonement. The book provides insight into the theological debates and controversies that have shaped Catholic doctrine, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology and Church history.With An Introduction On The Principle Of Theological Developments.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.