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Introduction
Atonement is one of the few theological terms with roots in the English language. It is the process by which two (typically estranged) parties are made “at-one” with each other. The Old Testament usually mentions atonement in the context of worship, primarily in reference to temple sacrifices. The word does not occur in the New Testament, but the concept is implied throughout—particularly in the metaphoric imagery used to describe the saving work of Christ.
This article explores atonement as it is understood in both Testaments with reference to the ancient Near Eastern context of Hebraic atonement rituals, as well as developments from the intertestamental and early church periods.
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