On the Death of Christ: And Other Atonement Writings

  Translated and Edited by: Michael J. Lynch ISBN: 9781949716269 Pages 428 "In 'On the Death of Christ' John Davenant disentangles the doctrines of satisfaction and election, offering a sustained argument for the distinction between the sufficiency and efficiency of Christ's saving work. Alongside a biblical/theological argument is a fascinat­ing and sustained and positive engagement with Patristic theologians, medieval school­men, and "modern" Roman Catholics-a helpful addition to the history of the doctrine of the atonement within Reformed theology." -ADAM JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Theology (Torrey Honors College, Biola University) "Bishop John Davenant was one of the best moderate Calvinist divines of Stuart Angli­canism. His Dissertation on the Death of Christ is a classic. Yet it is not widely known today. For this reason, Dr Michael Lynch is to be congratulated for preparing this new edition of the work for the Press, alongside some related writings that help throw light o