Satisfaction-Penal Theories of Atonement

Drawing on an account of satisfaction theories recently set out by Oliver Crisp, I argue that all theories of atonement which specifically relate Christ’s suffering and death to satisfying divine retributive justice, are forms of penal theory. I introduce the notion of satisfaction-penal theories. I...

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Main Author: King, Rolfe (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2026
In: TheoLogica
Year: 2026, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-22
Further subjects:B Atonement
B Satisfaction
B Oliver Crisp
B Penal Substitution
B Penalty
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