Ransom theory in a new economy: Recontextualising a metaphor

This article demonstrates that an economic context is essential to the metaphor that Anselm of Canterbury and Peter Abelard used in their arguments against a ransom theory of atonement. Contrary to typical analyses, which suggest their metaphor makes a point about obedience or honour that slaves or...

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Main Author: Sutherland, Andrew W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2022
In: Scottish journal of theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 74, Issue: 4, Pages: 312-322
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Abaelard, Peter 1079-1142 / Anselm, Canterbury, Erzbischof, Heiliger 1033-1109 / Ransom / Soteriology
IxTheo Classification:KAE Church history 900-1300; high Middle Ages
NBK Soteriology
Further subjects:B Economy
B Anselm of Canterbury
B Peter Abelard
B manorialism
B ransom theory
B Property
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