An exceptional feature of his commentary is his careful consideration of the allocation of the Promised Land and the boundary lists the book of Joshua so prominently displays
Scripture comes to life in his hymns
It captures centuries of thought on sin
There is no controlling life's storms
community and fellowshipÑthese values have traditionally been found in church
The Atonement: A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Study of the Cross of Christ Biblical Characters An exceptional feature of hisThe atonement of Christ is the heart of Christianity. Christians are not only a people of the Book, but a people of the cross. In this accessible resource, author David L. Allen carefully summarizes the doctrine of the atonement, with definitions of key terms, discussion of key Old and New Testament texts, and a survey of the historical theories of the atonement. Addressing topics like the atonement's necessity, nature, intent, extent, and